Downers Grove, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

DuPage County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Downers Grove based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Downers Grove
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 68Income: 80Home Value: 44Safety: 100Education: 60Median Age: 71Climate: 50Cost of Living: 85

Quick Stats

Population

49,867

2023 ACS

Median Income

$119,649

2023

Median Home Value

$439,000

2023

Median Rent

$1,589

2023

Median Age

42.6

Unemployment

4.0%

Cost of Living Index

170.2

100 = national avg

Downers Grove is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, with a population of 49,867 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Downers Grove is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Downers Grove is $119,649, and the median home value is $439,000. The cost of living index is 170.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,589 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, and the median age is 42.6 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

49,867

Male

24,138

48.4%

Female

25,729

51.6%

Median Age

42.6

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

42.0%

High School or Higher

51.8%

Foreign Born

9.9%

Veterans

3.1%

Married

46.4%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.277

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

84.4%

Foreign Born

9.9%

White
84.4%
Black
2.8%
Asian
5.9%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
5.6%
Other
1.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

5.7%

2,827 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

94.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,924 (68.1%)
Puerto Rican
232 (8.2%)
Cuban
269 (9.5%)
Guatemalan
21 (0.7%)
Colombian
54 (1.9%)
Peruvian
19 (0.7%)
Other Hispanic
307 (10.9%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,106 (37.7%)
Chinese
562 (19.1%)
Filipino
519 (17.7%)
Vietnamese
61 (2.1%)
Korean
191 (6.5%)
Japanese
68 (2.3%)
Pakistani
37 (1.3%)
Cambodian
7 (0.2%)
Thai
37 (1.3%)
Laotian
15 (0.5%)
Taiwanese
49 (1.7%)
Other Asian
285 (9.7%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Samoan
9 (90.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

47,096

English Only

86.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Other Indo-European

1,496 speakers

Limited English

4.3%

Language Distribution

Other Indo-European
1,496 (3.2%)
Slavic Languages
1,450 (3.1%)
Spanish
1,392 (3.0%)
Chinese
485 (1.0%)
Other Asian
415 (0.9%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
237 (0.5%)
Tagalog
235 (0.5%)
Arabic
179 (0.4%)
Korean
163 (0.3%)
German
105 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

95.7%

Limited English Proficiency

4.3%

Other Indo-European
32.1% limited English
Slavic Languages
48.3% limited English
Spanish
19.6% limited English
Chinese
52.8% limited English
Other Asian
15.4% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
3.0% limited English
Tagalog
3.8% limited English
Arabic
27.9% limited English
Korean
63.8% limited English
German
8.6% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,526

3.1% of population

Disability Rate

11.3%

173 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$78,125

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
16.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
15.0%
Vietnam
37.5%
Korea
5.9%
World War II
1.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
5.9%
35-54
23.3%
55-64
17.6%
65-74
22.5%
75+
30.6%

Male Veterans

1,411

92.5%

Female Veterans

115

7.5%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$78,125

Non-Veteran Income

$57,826

Difference

$20,299

35.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

173

Without Disability

1,353

Disability Rate

11.3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

52,100

#1 Ancestry

German

22.7% (11,331)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

21.9% (10,916)

#3 Ancestry

Polish

13.6% (6,785)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
22.7%
Irish
21.9%
Polish
13.6%
Italian
11.5%
English
8.2%
American
3.3%
Swedish
3.0%
Czech
2.7%
Lithuanian
2.2%
French
2.2%
European
1.7%
Dutch
1.7%
Greek
1.5%
Scottish
1.2%
Norwegian
1.2%
Russian
0.9%
Ukrainian
0.7%
Scotch-Irish
0.7%
Welsh
0.6%
Arab
0.6%

Families & Households

Total Households

20,357

Family Households

13,272

65.2%

Married Couples

11,167

54.9%

Non-Family Households

7,085

34.8%

Single Mother Households

1,288

6.3%

Single Father Households

817

4.0%

Living Alone

6,063

29.8%

Children Under 18

Total Children

10,450

In Married Couple

9,249

88.5%

With Single Mother

887

8.5%

With Single Father

314

3.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$163,247

Married Couple Income

$182,157

Single Mother Income

$78,603

Single Father Income

$82,313

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

1.8

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

350

Grandparents Responsible

86

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$119,649

+63% vs national

Per Capita Income

$67,649

+82% vs national

Poverty Rate

4.9%

-64% vs national

Gini Index

0.4907

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.0%

-24% vs national

SNAP Recipients

6.1%

of households

How Downers Grove Compares

Downers Grove vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Downers Grove is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Downers Grove. The median household income here is $119,649.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
11.7%
$25-50K
10.1%
$50-75K
13.3%
$75-100K
8.6%
$100-150K
17.3%
$150-200K
12.8%
$200K+
26.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

-29% vs IL avg

Labor Force

27,215

Employed

26,099

Mean Commute

21 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

42.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

51.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

42.6

Work from Home

23.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

170.2

100 = national avg

+70.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$74,908

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$177,055

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
211.3
Food
141.5
Transportation
130.7
Healthcare
133.2
Utilities
147.1

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,581

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,781

per month

The median household income in Downers Grove, IL is $119,649, which is 63.4% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $67,649. The poverty rate of 4.9% is lower than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4907, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 27,215. 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 21 minutes, with 23.2% working from home. About 61.9% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 170.2, which is 70.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 211.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $74,908 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$580,000

Median List Price

$550,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$265

Days on Market

59

Active Inventory

109

Months of Supply

3.5

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$470,344

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,408

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

19.4%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

34.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.5%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
19.4%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
34.0%
Listings with Price Drops
14.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 16.7%List Price โ†‘ 22.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

31

New Listings

53

Pending Sales

47

Homes Sold โ†“ 32.6%New Listings โ†“ 19.7%Pending โ†“ 14.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$265

Median List $/SF

$288

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 9.1%List $/SF โ†‘ 11.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Downers Grove vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Downers Grove is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$439,000

Median Rent

$1,589

Total Housing Units

21,268

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Owner Occupied

75.3%

Renter Occupied

24.7%

Median Property Tax

$7,237

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,923

Housing Types

Single Family
69.4%
Multi-Family
30.0%
Mobile Home
0.7%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$7,237

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.65%

of home value

Median Home Value

$439,000

Estimated Mean Tax

$7,964

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($7,237) by the median home value ($439,000). In Downers Grove, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 1.65%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Downers Grove, IL is $580,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 59 days on the market. 19.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $265. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,408/month. About 75.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1974. There are 21,268 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $7,237. The effective tax rate is 1.65%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.13

per 1,000 residents

-57% vs national

Property Crime Rate

8.72

per 1,000 residents

-49% vs national

Total Crimes

488

2024

Violent Clearance

30%

cases solved

Property Clearance

7%

cases solved

YoY Change

+23.0%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Downers Grove Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Downers Grove vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Downers Grove is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 88.0%Property โ†“ 34.7%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Downers Grove police solve 100% of murder cases but only 0% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.02100.0%
RapeViolent180.360.0%
RobberyViolent40.0825.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent330.6745.5%
BurglaryProperty671.356.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty3216.487.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty440.892.3%

Downers Grove, IL reported 56 violent crimes and 432 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.13 per 1,000 residents is 56.5% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 30% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 321 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 15.2% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024564321.138.72
2023454260.928.70
20221520.021.06
2020477150.9614.57
2019467320.9314.80
2018495630.9911.34
2017356340.7112.79
2016336510.6613.05
2015306660.6013.34

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

97.6

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

98.4

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

15.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

71.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

16

Public Assistance

$73.7M

Individual Assistance

$86.2M

Most Common Type

Flood

4 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $73.4M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$65.1M$9.3M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$1.7M$25.3M
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2011$2.8Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2010โ€”$40.0M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2008$1.2M$2.9M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Sep 2007$22K$8K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$7Kโ€”
Illinois Winter Snow Storms โ†’SnowstormJan 2001$1.2Mโ€”
Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$1.6Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodAug 1987โ€”โ€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms โ†’SnowstormJan 1979โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 1976โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJun 1974โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodSep 1972โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes โ†’TornadoApr 1967โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”$5.1M
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”$2.8M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”$940K

Showing 20 of 24 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,575

Total Claims Paid

$55,072,307

Avg Claim Payout

$15,405

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

22

Federal Funding

$14,613,087

Properties Protected

29

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.12

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine12$4,281,774
403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins4$2,752,200
401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures1$0
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts1$0
500.1: Flood Control - Floodwall1$915,000

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Downers Grove has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, strong wind. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (4 declarations). 3,575 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $73,661,714 in public assistance recovery funding. $86,232,495 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 22 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.3%

6.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.3%

5.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.6%

2.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.2%

5.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.9%

Arthritis

24.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

13.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.3%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

21.0%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

22.1%

Mobility

10.6%

Cognitive

9.5%

Hearing

6.0%

Vision

3.3%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

5.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Downers Grove has an obesity rate of 29.3%, which is 6.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.1 mi

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital1.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital4.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Edward Hospital6.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Linden Oaks At Edward6.7 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook7.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

49,425

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
DOWNERS GROVE49,4250

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

21 min

-9% vs national

Drive Alone

61.9%

-21% vs national

Public Transit

7.8%

+769% vs national

Work From Home

23.2%

+149% vs national

Carpool

4.7%

Walk / Bike

1.8%

combined

How Downers Grove's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

5-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333000
202233020
202033020
201934210
201811100

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Downers Grove, IL is 21 minutes, which is 9.0% below the national average of 23 minutes. 61.9% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 23.2% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 7.8% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 4.7% of workers carpool. 1.7% walk to work. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.8%

of households

No Internet

4.2%

of households

Total Households

20,357

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
85.8%
Cellular Data Plan
88.7%
Satellite
4.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.3%
No Internet Access
4.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.9%

of households

Smartphone

92.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.4%

of households

Tablet

72.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.9%
Smartphone
92.0%
Desktop / Laptop
89.4%
Tablet
72.4%
Smartphone Only
3.8%
No Computer
3.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-24% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-25% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Downers Grove vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

49,425

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
DOWNERS GROVECommunityPurchased surface water49,4250

93.5% of households in Downers Grove have broadband internet access. 85.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.2% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 49,425 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Downers Grove is located in DuPage County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Downers Grove.

Election Overview

Source: DuPage County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

251,164

55.9%

GOP Votes

191,243

42.5%

Total Votes

449,660

Margin

D+13.3%

Shift from 2020

R+4.7pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+13.3%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024251,164191,243449,66055.9%42.5%D+13.3
2020281,222193,611485,06458.0%39.9%D+18.1
2016222,499164,355412,92953.9%39.8%D+14.1

In the 2024 presidential election, DuPage County recorded 449,660 total votes. Democrats won the county with 55.9% of the vote compared to 42.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+13.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+4.7pp from the previous election.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

256

Total Assets

$32.1B

Total Income

$17.9B

Per 10K Residents

51.3

nonprofits

-18.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

36

Median Assets

$266K

Oldest Active

1935

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
33
Philanthropy
31
Human Services
23
Religion
17
Arts & Culture
16
Health Care
16
Animal-Related
10
Recreation & Sports
10
Voluntary Health
7
Youth Development
7
International
6
Mental Health
5
Community Improvement
5
Public Benefit
4
Housing & Shelter
3
Medical Research
2
Public Safety
2
Environment
1
Crime & Legal
1
Employment
1
Civil Rights
1
98.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $31.7B of $32.1B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Downers Grove

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATIONHealth Care$23.8B$12.9B1937
ADVOCATE AURORA HEALTH INCHealth Care$2.2B$72.5M2018
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITYEducation$2.1B$1.9B1996
ADVOCATE NORTH SIDE HEALTH NETWORKHealth Care$1.7B$1.4B1988
ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE NETWORKHealth Care$698.0M$643.2M1988
ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITALHealth Care$477.7M$562.1M1956
AURORA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$266.0M$6.3M1960
ADVOCATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONHealth Care$206.3M$40.8M1984
DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$161.8M$62.8M1995
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONโ€”$87.4M$4.3M1994
EHS HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICE INCHealth Care$82.1M$94.7M1977
BROOKS MCCORMICK JR TR FOR ANIMAL RIGHTS LAW AND POLICYAnimal-Related$49.1M$14.9M2015
MERIDIAN HOSPICEโ€”$43.7M$35.9M1982
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPYVoluntary Health$42.0M$19.4M1945
HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONHealth Care$35.4M$12.7M1965
GERALD A & KAREN KOLSCHOWSKY FOUNDATION INCโ€”$29.3M$28.3M1988
KAVANAUGH FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$19.8M$40.7M2009
AVERY COONLEY SCHOOLโ€”$19.6M$15.3M1935
MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INCReligion$10.9M$2.3M1995
SHIRLEY AND BILL KOLOSEIKE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$8.2M$991K2008
GTIA FOUNDATION INCEmployment$6.9M$7.6M1999
CLINGEN FOUNDATION LTDPhilanthropy$6.8M$1.2M1998
WEST SUBURBAN HUMANE SOCIETYAnimal-Related$6.0M$1.3M1974
CHUCK AND MONICA MCQUAID FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.8M$2.7M2012
WATTS OF LOVEInternational$4.2M$4.3M2013
SOUTHEAST ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL PARKS AND RECREATIONRecreation & Sports$3.9M$3.7M1994
AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION AND EDUCATIONAL AND PHYSICAL CULTURE Oโ€”$3.4M$1.6M1981
PURCELL CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.3M$438K2000
DOVER FOUNDATIONEducation$2.8M$4.3M2012
SOUNDS GOOD CHOIR NFPArts & Culture$1.7M$1.4M2019
DIVEHEART FOUNDATIONMental Health$1.6M$592K2024
JAMES H & HELEN S KNIPPEN FOUNDATION 2610134600โ€”$1.5M$374K1992
SHARING CONNECTIONS INCHuman Services$1.4M$6.0M2000
MY WELLPublic Benefit$1.2M$2.3M2018
ABERCROMBIE & KENT PHILANTHROPY INCPhilanthropy$1.1M$2.2M1999
RJN FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$1.0M$509K1994
THE DONALD MCNEELEY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$994K$294K2023
SAVE OUR LIVESVoluntary Health$951K$214K2012
KRADWELL SCHOOL INCEducation$875K$1.4M2008
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP COMMUNITYReligion$874K$890K2009
GLENHAGEN FARM RETREATEducation$865K$174K2017
INTERNATIONAL AID CHARITYInternational$859K$851K2014
KULHANEK FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$760K$303K2007
BASIC TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL INCHealth Care$752K$846K1989
SYNAPSE HOUSEPublic Benefit$742K$702K2012
ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE AND MOBILITY CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVINGHuman Services$731K$1.0M1991
ISHIDA-WINLFRED FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$676K$178K2010
DOWNERS GROVE ROADRUNNERS INCYouth Development$650K$1.4M1996
ANNE M RUEMLER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INCโ€”$551K$32K1984
INDIAN MUSLIM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH AMERICAReligion$537K$68K2001

Downers Grove, IL has 256 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $32.1B. The most common category is Education, with 33 organizations. 36 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 51.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1935.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

464

Total Approved

$185.0M

Jobs Supported

5,237

Per 10K Residents

93.0

SBA loans

-39.1% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

109

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

64 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)90% of all loans

Loans

417

Total Amount

$155.4M

Avg Loan

$372,774

Median Loan

$117,000

SBA Guaranteed

$116.6M(75%)

Jobs Supported

4,766

50410% of all loans

Loans

47

Total Amount

$29.5M

Avg Loan

$628,596

Median Loan

$504,000

7(a) โ€” 90%504 โ€” 10%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

100

22% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$58.7M

32% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$586,902

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services56 loans
NAICS 54
$13.0M
Retail Trade47 loans
NAICS 44
$17.2M
Accommodation & Food Services45 loans
NAICS 72
$40.4M
Other Services44 loans
NAICS 81
$16.4M
Health Care & Social Assistance41 loans
NAICS 62
$12.7M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Koi Computers Inc2$6.0M
Lec Event Technology Inc.1$5.0M
Sby Downers Grove Llc1$5.0M
Smj Universal Management Llc1$5.0M
Wingren Landscape Inc.3$4.4M
Sunstar Downers Inc1$3.6M
World Class Motor Cars Inc.2$3.5M
Hospital Plaza Foot and Ankle S.c.2$3.1M
Max-kleen Inc.2$2.7M
T & D Foods Llc & Glass-allen Enterprises Inc2$2.5M

Downers Grove, IL has received 464 SBA loans totaling $185.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 417 loans (90% of the total), supporting 4,766 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 47 loans totaling $29.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Downers Grove is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 64 loans. That works out to 93.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

35

Total Population

895,365

Avg Median Income

$115,500

Avg Home Value

$412,771

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
6010137,202$87,860$315,300$1,23611.4
6010418,390$77,270$219,300$1,2212.3
6012647,759$143,333$527,600$1,89011.2
6013738,754$131,695$490,800$1,32111.0
6013932,954$81,996$249,300$1,5585.5
6014852,358$96,606$328,600$1,80513.8
6015416,524$103,561$297,400$1,7674.4
601557,906$59,688$240,600$1,0911.9
601628,133$70,772$233,800$1,2653.2
601635,205$83,176$223,200$1,2921.3
6018130,247$90,375$294,700$1,6196.5
6018728,867$119,048$432,200$1,7446.6
6018930,866$124,886$467,300$1,74710.4
6019011,931$146,775$367,800$1,4624.9
6043924,255$132,511$466,800$1,04629.7
6044052,074$95,120$262,100$1,64815.1
604805,319$97,311$355,600$1,32811.2
6051319,264$108,527$314,000$1,3343.1
605149,760$114,672$568,300$1,1952.0
6051529,045$121,358$453,300$1,56311.8
6051628,594$118,780$423,000$1,6367.6
6051733,173$96,357$342,000$1,5079.3
6052118,097$244,318$988,000$1,9214.7
6052310,012$114,418$733,300$7768.9
6052531,453$113,718$422,500$1,47513.1
6052613,341$118,831$427,800$1,4133.9
6052729,024$110,482$488,300$1,55314.4
6053228,635$100,373$387,800$1,5768.5
6054042,660$155,866$504,900$1,98213.2
6055514,758$100,076$271,900$1,7578.0
6055813,353$218,839$691,300$1,9322.8
6055924,404$87,474$356,400$1,4914.7
6056122,975$109,974$388,800$1,6846.6
6056338,829$106,207$422,900$1,78614.6
6056539,244$160,238$490,100$1,76412.9

Downers Grove, IL has 35 ZIP codes with a combined population of 895,365. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $115,500. The average median home value is $412,771. The average median monthly rent is $1,525.

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