Population 1,209 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eola
Household size in Eola
| Period | Eola | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Eola are small: just 2.19 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Eola
| Period | Eola | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.5 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Eola is young: half of its residents are under 33.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Eola
| Period | Eola | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Eola than nationally: 14.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 9.0 points since 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Eola
Renters in Eola
| Period | Eola | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.6% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.7% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 74.1% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +28.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Eola rent: 74.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 15.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Eola
| Period | Eola | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.4% of homes in Eola are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Eola
| Period | Eola | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Eola is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Eola
| Period | Eola | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,147 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,455 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,668 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,978 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$831 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Eola costs $1,978 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Eola
Bachelor's degrees in Eola
| Period | Eola | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.6% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 66.0% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.3% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.4% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Eola is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Eola
| Period | Eola | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.1% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.2% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Eola: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Eola
| Period | Eola | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Eola runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Eola compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eola | 2.19 | 33.8 | 14.6% | 74.1% | 2.4% | 2002 | $1,978 | 60.4% | 95.0% | 3.6% |
| Aurora | 3.00 | 35.9 | 15.4% | 33.4% | 5.2% | 1978 | $1,729 | 37.4% | 82.9% | 5.7% |
| Naperville | 2.78 | 41.2 | 7.1% | 24.4% | 5.0% | 1988 | $2,169 | 71.9% | 97.2% | 4.4% |
| Warrenville | 2.54 | 38.8 | 7.8% | 26.0% | 6.1% | 1987 | $2,010 | 47.9% | 87.8% | 4.1% |
| North Aurora | 2.69 | 40.9 | 7.2% | 25.3% | 3.1% | 1994 | $1,667 | 40.9% | 93.5% | 4.6% |
| Batavia | 2.62 | 42.6 | 7.7% | 21.1% | 2.2% | 1979 | $1,657 | 57.4% | 97.0% | 2.8% |
| Boulder Hill | 2.94 | 38.9 | 13.6% | 12.7% | 3.5% | 1973 | $1,542 | 22.2% | 90.1% | 10.3% |
| Oswego | 2.99 | 38.7 | 10.4% | 13.8% | 3.1% | 1997 | $2,017 | 42.6% | 95.8% | 3.2% |
| Montgomery | 2.99 | 36.1 | 9.9% | 23.4% | 8.1% | 1994 | $2,179 | 27.3% | 88.0% | 3.3% |
| Wayne Center | 3.19 | 37.9 | 5.3% | 27.0% | 3.4% | 1992 | $2,002 | 43.6% | 93.2% | 2.9% |
| Lisle | 2.27 | 40.1 | 9.0% | 42.4% | 6.4% | 1980 | $1,648 | 60.1% | 97.5% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Eola. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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