Here's what it costs to live in Aurora, Illinois, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,596 per month, while the typical home is valued around $274,800. Households earn a median of $93,633 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 27. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$93,633
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,596
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$274,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
179,898
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Census ACS
27.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
13
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,701
Per month
Avg Home Value
$315,615
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 60502 | — | $1,875 | $365,200 |
| ZIP 60503 | — | $2,057 | $302,500 |
| ZIP 60504 | — | $1,806 | $258,700 |
| ZIP 60505 | — | $1,212 | $177,500 |
| ZIP 60506 | — | $1,209 | $224,900 |
| ZIP 60510 | — | $1,264 | $353,700 |
| ZIP 60519 | — | — | $232,700 |
| ZIP 60542 | — | $1,585 | $300,300 |
| ZIP 60543 | — | $1,494 | $303,500 |
| ZIP 60555 | — | $1,673 | $256,900 |
Showing top 10 of 13 tracked neighborhoods.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.2%
The cost of living index for Aurora is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Aurora is $1,596 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Aurora is $93,633 per year.
The median home value in Aurora is $274,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Aurora has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Illinois is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
