Elmhurst, Illinois Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Elmhurst, IL Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Elmhurst | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,072 | 12,692,444 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4288.0 | 219.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.06% | -0.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.4 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,946 | 5,035,584 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Elmhurst grew by 0.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 44,072 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Elmhurst is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.4% of residents. That is 2.0 points above Illinois as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,515 19.3% -1.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,502 19.3% -2.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 9,885 22.4% +2.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,464 16.9% on par
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Illinois, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Elmhurst and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Illinois 50.6%
- Men 49.1% Illinois 49.4%
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Economy
Elmhurst has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Elmhurst | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $154,874 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.16% | 4.46% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Elmhurst is about 84% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Elmhurst | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $114,756 | $149,936 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,869 | $1,274 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.7% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Elmhurst is about 5.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,869 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Elmhurst spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 215 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Elmhurst | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.8 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.6 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 215 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,660 | $6,104 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 26.0% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 21,883 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,219 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Elmhurst is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Elmhurst has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Elmhurst | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.6% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Health
Elmhurst has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Elmhurst | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.7% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Elmhurst, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Elmhurst, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst, IL | 44,072 | $154,874 #1/2 | $114,756 #2/2 | 25.8 min #2/2 |
| Villa Park, IL | 21,774 | $98,686 | $340,967 | 23.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elmhurst, Illinois.
What is the population of Elmhurst, Illinois?
About 44,072 people live in Elmhurst, Illinois, in 15,946 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 42.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Elmhurst, Illinois mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Elmhurst, Illinois has 4,288 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 50 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Elmhurst, Illinois an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 0.7 times the median household income ($114,756 against $154,874), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,869 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How educated are people in Elmhurst, Illinois?
58.6% of adults in Elmhurst, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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