City safety & data profile

Downers GroveIL

Downers Grove, IL is a 50K-resident city in DuPage County with a median household income of $115,114.

DuPage County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Downers Grove, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Downers Grove has a population larger than 79% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $449,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

50K
Population
Top 21%
By size
$115,114
Median income
$449,800
Median home
5.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Downers Grove

Downers Grove posts a median household income higher than 80% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Downers Grove area.

Top 20%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Downers Grove

Where Downers Grove income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$115,114 Top 20% higher than 80% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Downers Grove, IL beyond the headline numbers

Downers Grove sits inside DuPage County, Illinois, at roughly 41.81°N, -88.01°W. Population 49,732, $115,114 median household income. Median home value $449,800, median rent $1,656. Poverty rate 5.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Downers Grove's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 33.4%, then high blood pressure at 31.9%. 1 hospital in/around Downers Grove, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Downers Grove from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
49,732
Downers Grove
Median Income
$115,114
+69% vs avg
Median Home Value
$449,800
+98% vs avg
Median Age
43.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (DuPage County) - Downers Grove's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
930K+1%
Median Income
$112,096+43%
Median Home Value
$391,400+37%
Poverty Rate
6.6%-4%
Unemployment
4.9%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for Downers Grove, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,656/mo
Poverty Rate
5.5% -61% vs avg
Unemployment 4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 58.2%
Work From Home 23.8%
Public Transit 7.4%

Population

White 83.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
33.4%
High Blood Pressure
31.9%
Obesity
29.3%
Physical Inactivity
17.1%
Binge Drinking
16.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.2%
Current Asthma
9.2%
Current Smoking
9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 72.9%
Annual Checkup 79.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
5.2%
Stroke
2.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ADVOCATE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
DOWNERS GROVE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Downers Grove, IL? ▼
Downers Grove, IL has a population of 49,732 people, located in DuPage County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Downers Grove? ▼
The median household income in Downers Grove, IL is $115,114 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.5%.
What is the median home value in Downers Grove? ▼
The median home value in Downers Grove, IL is $449,800. Median rent is $1,656/month.
What are the top health concerns in Downers Grove? ▼
The top health indicators in Downers Grove include Short Sleep Duration (33.4%), High Blood Pressure (31.9%), Obesity (29.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Downers Grove? ▼
Downers Grove has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Downers Grove? ▼
The median age in Downers Grove, IL is 43.6 years. 58.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Downers Grove, IL is located in DuPage County, Illinois. With a population of 50K and a $115,114 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Downers Grove area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Downers Grove's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (DuPage County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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