Elburn, IL

Census place 1722931 · pop 6,354

C65/ 100
👍 Solid
A
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Own89.6% · top 4%
🚽 Prop tax2.25% · bottom 6%
Taxes
2.25% property · US 0.99%8.96% sales · US 7.00%4.95% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property-tax burden2.25%6

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

2.25% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.4%24

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

4.4% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Commute time27 min28

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

27 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Housing cost$389,30031

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$389,300 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level90/10047

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

90/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Air quality (AQI)County-level42 AQI57

U.S. median 42 AQI · better than most cities

42 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level1 days62

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

1 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult obesity32.5%64

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

32.5% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Poor mental health14.9%79

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

14.9% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Property crime rate539/100k82

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

539 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Income inequality0.3982

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.39 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Poverty rate5.4%84

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

5.4% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Adult smoking9.2%85

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

9.2% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Violent crime rate45/100k86

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

45 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Population growth (5yr)+12.9%86

U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities

+12.9% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Bachelor's degree or higher55.6%87

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

55.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Median household income$127,73190

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$127,731 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Uninsured adults5.3%91

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

5.3% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Broadband access97.2%94

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

97.2% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Physical inactivity15.8%94

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

15.8% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Homeownership89.6%96

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

89.6% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Not measured for Elburn: Rent. Not every public source covers every city — EPA air monitors and Zillow rent only reach some places, and national crime data is still being added.

Frequently asked

Is Elburn, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Elburn scores 65/100 — a C (Solid) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 21 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is homeownership and its weakest is property-tax burden. Illinois overall ranks #39 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Elburn, IL?
Elburn reports 45 violent crimes per 100k and 539 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Elburn, IL expensive to live in?
Elburn has a median home value of $389,300 — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Elburn, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.25%) — 6/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Elburn, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is homeownership (89.6%) — 96/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.