Downers Grove, IL — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
DuPage County · Illinois
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Downers Grove based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
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%
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)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)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
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
95.7%
Limited English Proficiency
4.3%
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
Veteran Age Distribution
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)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
Downers Grove, IL has a median household income of $119,649, making it the 2,778th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Downers Grove has a higher median household income than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Downers Grove, IL has a per capita income of $67,649, making it the 1,797th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Downers Grove has a higher per capita income than 94% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Downers Grove, IL has a poverty rate of 4.9%, making it the 23,927th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Downers Grove has a higher poverty rate than 23% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Downers Grove, IL has a unemployment rate of 4.0%, making it the 14,705th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Downers Grove has a higher unemployment rate than 53% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Downers Grove. The median household income here is $119,649.
Income Distribution
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
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$105.3K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
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
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 — 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 — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$2,408
ZORI — 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
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
31
New Listings
53
Pending Sales
47
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$265
Median List $/SF
$288
Downers Grove vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Downers Grove is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Downers Grove, IL has a median home value of $439,000, making it the 3,858th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Downers Grove has a higher median home value than 86% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Downers Grove, IL has a median rent of $1,589, making it the 3,607th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Downers Grove has a higher median rent than 84% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Downers Grove, IL has a price per square foot of $265, making it the 4,657th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Downers Grove has a higher price per square foot than 78% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Downers Grove, IL has a rent burden of 15.9%, making it the 15,252nd highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Downers Grove has a higher rent burden than 30% of all the cities we measured.
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
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: FBICrime 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 Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 1 | 0.02 | 100.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 18 | 0.36 | 0.0% |
| Robbery | Violent | 4 | 0.08 | 25.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 33 | 0.67 | 45.5% |
| Burglary | Property | 67 | 1.35 | 6.0% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 321 | 6.48 | 7.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 44 | 0.89 | 2.3% |
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| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56 | 432 | 1.13 | 8.72 |
| 2023 | 45 | 426 | 0.92 | 8.70 |
| 2022 | 1 | 52 | 0.02 | 1.06 |
| 2020 | 47 | 715 | 0.96 | 14.57 |
| 2019 | 46 | 732 | 0.93 | 14.80 |
| 2018 | 49 | 563 | 0.99 | 11.34 |
| 2017 | 35 | 634 | 0.71 | 12.79 |
| 2016 | 33 | 651 | 0.66 | 13.05 |
| 2015 | 30 | 666 | 0.60 | 13.34 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk 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: FEMATotal Declarations
16
Public Assistance
$73.7M
Individual Assistance
$86.2M
Most Common Type
Flood
4 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $65.1M | $9.3M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and … → | Flood | May 2013 | $1.7M | $25.3M |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2011 | $2.8M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Aug 2010 | — | $40.0M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Oct 2008 | $1.2M | $2.9M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Sep 2007 | $22K | $8K |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $7K | — |
| Illinois Winter Snow Storms → | Snowstorm | Jan 2001 | $1.2M | — |
| Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1999 | $1.6M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Aug 1987 | — | — |
| Blizzards & Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Jan 1979 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 1976 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jun 1974 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Sep 1972 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Apr 1967 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Unknown | — | — | $5.1M |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … → | Unknown | — | — | $2.8M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Unknown | — | — | $940K |
Showing 20 of 24 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal 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 AssistanceMitigation Projects
22
Federal Funding
$14,613,087
Properties Protected
29
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.12
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 12 | $4,281,774 |
| 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins | 4 | $2,752,200 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $0 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $0 |
| 500.1: Flood Control - Floodwall | 1 | $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
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospit...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | 1.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Adventist Hinsdale Hospital | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Edward Hospital | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Linden Oaks At Edward | 6.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
49,425
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| DOWNERS GROVE | 49,425 | 0 |
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
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 ACSBroadband 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
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.9%
of households
Smartphone
92.0%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
89.4%
of households
Tablet
72.4%
of households
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
15.9¢
per kWh
-17% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.8¢
per kWh
-24% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
8.8¢
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 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. 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 (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Population Served
49,425
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNERS GROVE | Community | Purchased surface water | 49,425 | 0 |
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
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 251,164 | 191,243 | 449,660 | 55.9% | 42.5% | D+13.3 |
| 2020 | 281,222 | 193,611 | 485,064 | 58.0% | 39.9% | D+18.1 |
| 2016 | 222,499 | 164,355 | 412,929 | 53.9% | 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 BMFTotal 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 ClassificationTop 10 hold $31.7B of $32.1B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Largest Nonprofits in Downers Grove
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFDowners 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 DataTotal 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
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
417
Total Amount
$155.4M
Avg Loan
$372,774
Median Loan
$117,000
SBA Guaranteed
$116.6M(75%)
Jobs Supported
4,766
Loans
47
Total Amount
$29.5M
Avg Loan
$628,596
Median Loan
$504,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent 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 CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Koi Computers Inc | 2 | $6.0M |
| Lec Event Technology Inc. | 1 | $5.0M |
| Sby Downers Grove Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Smj Universal Management Llc | 1 | $5.0M |
| Wingren Landscape Inc. | 3 | $4.4M |
| Sunstar Downers Inc | 1 | $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 Inc | 2 | $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 ACSZIP Codes
35
Total Population
895,365
Avg Median Income
$115,500
Avg Home Value
$412,771
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60101 | 37,202 | $87,860 | $315,300 | $1,236 | 11.4 |
| 60104 | 18,390 | $77,270 | $219,300 | $1,221 | 2.3 |
| 60126 | 47,759 | $143,333 | $527,600 | $1,890 | 11.2 |
| 60137 | 38,754 | $131,695 | $490,800 | $1,321 | 11.0 |
| 60139 | 32,954 | $81,996 | $249,300 | $1,558 | 5.5 |
| 60148 | 52,358 | $96,606 | $328,600 | $1,805 | 13.8 |
| 60154 | 16,524 | $103,561 | $297,400 | $1,767 | 4.4 |
| 60155 | 7,906 | $59,688 | $240,600 | $1,091 | 1.9 |
| 60162 | 8,133 | $70,772 | $233,800 | $1,265 | 3.2 |
| 60163 | 5,205 | $83,176 | $223,200 | $1,292 | 1.3 |
| 60181 | 30,247 | $90,375 | $294,700 | $1,619 | 6.5 |
| 60187 | 28,867 | $119,048 | $432,200 | $1,744 | 6.6 |
| 60189 | 30,866 | $124,886 | $467,300 | $1,747 | 10.4 |
| 60190 | 11,931 | $146,775 | $367,800 | $1,462 | 4.9 |
| 60439 | 24,255 | $132,511 | $466,800 | $1,046 | 29.7 |
| 60440 | 52,074 | $95,120 | $262,100 | $1,648 | 15.1 |
| 60480 | 5,319 | $97,311 | $355,600 | $1,328 | 11.2 |
| 60513 | 19,264 | $108,527 | $314,000 | $1,334 | 3.1 |
| 60514 | 9,760 | $114,672 | $568,300 | $1,195 | 2.0 |
| 60515 | 29,045 | $121,358 | $453,300 | $1,563 | 11.8 |
| 60516 | 28,594 | $118,780 | $423,000 | $1,636 | 7.6 |
| 60517 | 33,173 | $96,357 | $342,000 | $1,507 | 9.3 |
| 60521 | 18,097 | $244,318 | $988,000 | $1,921 | 4.7 |
| 60523 | 10,012 | $114,418 | $733,300 | $776 | 8.9 |
| 60525 | 31,453 | $113,718 | $422,500 | $1,475 | 13.1 |
| 60526 | 13,341 | $118,831 | $427,800 | $1,413 | 3.9 |
| 60527 | 29,024 | $110,482 | $488,300 | $1,553 | 14.4 |
| 60532 | 28,635 | $100,373 | $387,800 | $1,576 | 8.5 |
| 60540 | 42,660 | $155,866 | $504,900 | $1,982 | 13.2 |
| 60555 | 14,758 | $100,076 | $271,900 | $1,757 | 8.0 |
| 60558 | 13,353 | $218,839 | $691,300 | $1,932 | 2.8 |
| 60559 | 24,404 | $87,474 | $356,400 | $1,491 | 4.7 |
| 60561 | 22,975 | $109,974 | $388,800 | $1,684 | 6.6 |
| 60563 | 38,829 | $106,207 | $422,900 | $1,786 | 14.6 |
| 60565 | 39,244 | $160,238 | $490,100 | $1,764 | 12.9 |
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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