Aurora, Illinois Income Statistics
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Aurora Wealth Score
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Aurora | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,311 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $55,550 | $64,565 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 13.0% | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 14.1% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Aurora is about 10% higher than in Illinois. Income has been growing faster in Aurora (4.9%/yr) than in Illinois (4.5%/yr).
About 13% of adults in Aurora earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Illinois average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Aurora, Illinois grew by 60.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $92,311 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.9% per year.
Aurora has stayed above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2019, at 12% higher. The gap has widened from 13% in 2009 to 15% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Aurora
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Households by income, 2024
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About 26,063 households (45.6% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 14.7% of households in Aurora had an income under $35,000 and 25.3% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Aurora has a larger share of households earning $100,000 to $149,999 (20.3% vs 17.4%) and a smaller share earning $25,000 to $34,999 (4.1% vs 6.7%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 2,411 | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,140 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,505 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,335 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5,199 | 9.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9,314 | 16.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8,207 | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11,595 | 20.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6,428 | 11.2% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 8,040 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 57,174 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 17,416 residents (13.0% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 15.1% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 14.0% of Aurora residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 27.1% had some income but less than $25,000, and 20.9% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Aurora has a larger share of residents earning $35,000 to $49,999 (14.9% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $10,000 to $14,999 (5.7% vs 7.0%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 18,844 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 14,832 | 11.0% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7,591 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14,030 | 10.4% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12,638 | 9.4% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20,020 | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18,268 | 13.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10,635 | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 17,416 | 13.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 134,273 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 14.0% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Aurora
| Metric | Aurora | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.552 | 0.547 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $63,813 | $73,933 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $52,801 | $60,067 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 17.3% | 18.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Aurora, it is 0.552, about the same as Illinois's 0.547, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and about the same as the US's 0.552, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there.
Men's income is about 21% more than women's income in Aurora, Illinois. Over a 35-year career, a 21% wage gap accumulates to roughly $385,420 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Aurora, Illinois has narrowed from about 19% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 22% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,300 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Aurora | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 15.3% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 5,619 people are unemployed in Aurora, Illinois.
The average commute time in Aurora is 23 minutes, about the same as in Illinois.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Aurora, Illinois has fallen from 9.8% to 5.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.5% in 2013 and fell as low as 5.3% in 2019.
Aurora has been above the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but dipped below it in 2016-2017 (as much as 0.2 points lower). In 2024 its rate was 0.7 points higher.
Aurora, IL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Aurora, IL is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 168,587 residents against a local median of 22,110. Where Aurora, IL breaks from the cities next to it is unemployment, sitting 71% above the local median of 3.5% at 5.9%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
Income growth tells the same story from another angle: 4.9%/yr against a local median of 3.8%/yr, 27% above it. The picture is mixed rather than uniform: income growth runs ahead of the neighbourhood while unemployment runs behind it, so Aurora, IL is trading one against the other rather than simply out-performing what surrounds it. The cities themselves sit within 1.2% of each other on unemployment, a tighter band than the gap between any of them and Aurora, IL, which makes it a genuine outlier here rather than one end of a wide local spread. Aurora, IL has the 4th lowest unemployment of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora, IL | 168,587 | $92,311 #4/4 | 4.9%/yr #1/4 | 5.9% #4/4 | 0.552 #4/4 |
| Montgomery, IL | 21,311 | $97,530 | 4.7%/yr | 4.3% | 0.498 |
| Batavia, IL | 22,110 | $120,407 | 3.8%/yr | 3.1% | 0.503 |
| Oswego, IL | 24,175 | $113,068 | 3.0%/yr | 3.5% | 0.536 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Aurora, Illinois has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it about on par with Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Aurora, Illinois.
How Wealthy Is Aurora, Illinois?
Aurora has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $92,311, about 10% higher than the Illinois average of $84,042.
How fast is household income rising in Aurora, Illinois?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Aurora, Illinois rose 60%, from $57,624 to $92,311. Over the same years, income here outpaced Illinois as a whole: +60% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Aurora in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Aurora, Illinois was $90,424, up 6% from $85,577 in 2022. The Illinois median that year was $82,182.
What was the median household income in Aurora in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Aurora, Illinois was $73,422. By 2024 it had risen 26% to $92,311.
What is the Gini coefficient in Aurora, Illinois?
The Gini coefficient in Aurora is 0.552. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is almost the same as the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed about as equally as in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Aurora, Illinois?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Aurora, Illinois has narrowed from about 19% to 17% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 22% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $2,300 since 2009.
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