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.
Median Household Income
$93,633
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,596
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$274,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
27.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,725
Per month
Avg Home Value
$267,450
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.2%
What is the cost of living index for Aurora?
The cost of living index for Aurora is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Aurora?
The median gross rent in Aurora is $1,596 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Aurora?
The median household income in Aurora is $93,633 per year.
What is the median home value in Aurora?
The median home value in Aurora is $274,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Aurora?
Aurora has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Aurora?
Tax data for Illinois is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
