Elmhurst, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cook County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

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

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Elmhurst
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 67Income: 97Home Value: 53Safety: 100Education: 61Median Age: 69Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

45,538

2023 ACS

Median Income

$145,374

2023

Median Home Value

$532,800

2023

Median Rent

$1,877

2023

Median Age

41.6

Unemployment

4.8%

Cost of Living Index

200.9

100 = national avg

Elmhurst is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of 45,538 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Elmhurst is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Elmhurst is $145,374, and the median home value is $532,800. The cost of living index is 200.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,877 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, and the median age is 41.6 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

45,538

Male

22,468

49.3%

Female

23,070

50.7%

Median Age

41.6

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

42.9%

High School or Higher

51.6%

Foreign Born

10.3%

Veterans

3.3%

Married

47.8%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.335

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

80.0%

Foreign Born

10.3%

White
80.0%
Black
1.8%
Asian
6.7%
Native American
0.2%
Two or More
9.5%
Other
1.7%

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

10.1%

4,590 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

89.9%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
3,053 (66.5%)
Puerto Rican
456 (9.9%)
Cuban
276 (6.0%)
Dominican
7 (0.2%)
Salvadoran
21 (0.5%)
Guatemalan
154 (3.4%)
Colombian
22 (0.5%)
Honduran
9 (0.2%)
Ecuadorian
58 (1.3%)
Peruvian
103 (2.2%)
Other Hispanic
429 (9.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,580 (51.8%)
Chinese
389 (12.7%)
Filipino
453 (14.8%)
Vietnamese
57 (1.9%)
Korean
125 (4.1%)
Japanese
42 (1.4%)
Pakistani
234 (7.7%)
Thai
7 (0.2%)
Laotian
19 (0.6%)
Taiwanese
34 (1.1%)
Other Asian
111 (3.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
96 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

42,561

English Only

83.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

2,461 speakers

Limited English

4.2%

Language Distribution

Spanish
2,461 (5.8%)
Other Indo-European
1,646 (3.9%)
Slavic Languages
1,063 (2.5%)
Other Asian
749 (1.8%)
Chinese
300 (0.7%)
Tagalog
214 (0.5%)
Arabic
211 (0.5%)
German
141 (0.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
54 (0.1%)
Korean
51 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

95.8%

Limited English Proficiency

4.2%

Spanish
29.7% limited English
Other Indo-European
26.1% limited English
Slavic Languages
28.7% limited English
Other Asian
29.4% limited English
Chinese
26.0% limited English
Tagalog
9.8% limited English
Arabic
3.3% limited English
Korean
17.6% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,483

3.3% of population

Disability Rate

21.2%

314 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$73,487

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
23.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
13.8%
Vietnam
37.6%
Korea
10.0%
World War II
3.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
3.6%
35-54
12.0%
55-64
21.7%
65-74
29.3%
75+
33.4%

Male Veterans

1,362

91.8%

Female Veterans

121

8.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$73,487

Non-Veteran Income

$67,878

Difference

$5,609

8.3% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

314

Without Disability

1,169

Disability Rate

21.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

45,139

#1 Ancestry

German

21.3% (9,683)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

20.3% (9,241)

#3 Ancestry

Italian

14.4% (6,555)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
21.3%
Irish
20.3%
Italian
14.4%
Polish
9.5%
English
7.0%
European
3.3%
American
2.7%
Greek
2.5%
Swedish
2.4%
French
2.1%
Norwegian
1.9%
Dutch
1.7%
Scottish
1.6%
Czech
1.5%
Arab
1.0%
Russian
1.0%
Lithuanian
0.8%
Ukrainian
0.8%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Austrian
0.6%

Families & Households

Total Households

16,863

Family Households

12,101

71.8%

Married Couples

10,579

62.7%

Non-Family Households

4,762

28.2%

Single Mother Households

1,130

6.7%

Single Father Households

392

2.3%

Living Alone

4,098

24.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

10,878

In Married Couple

9,788

90.0%

With Single Mother

915

8.4%

With Single Father

175

1.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$181,174

Married Couple Income

$199,013

Single Mother Income

$84,695

Single Father Income

$96,754

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

1.7

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

398

Grandparents Responsible

106

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$145,374

+99% vs national

Per Capita Income

$75,456

+103% vs national

Poverty Rate

3.5%

-74% vs national

Gini Index

0.4679

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.8%

-8% vs national

SNAP Recipients

4.0%

of households

How Elmhurst Compares

Elmhurst vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst. The median household income here is $145,374.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
6.3%
$25-50K
7.9%
$50-75K
9.7%
$75-100K
10.3%
$100-150K
17.3%
$150-200K
14.0%
$200K+
34.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

-15% vs IL avg

Labor Force

23,608

Employed

22,461

Mean Commute

22 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

42.9%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

51.6%

of adults 25+

Median Age

41.6

Work from Home

23.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

200.9

100 = national avg

+100.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$88,391

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$208,924

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
255.8
Food
161.1
Transportation
147.8
Healthcare
148.9
Utilities
167.8

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 Elmhurst, IL is $145,374, which is 98.5% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $75,456. The poverty rate of 3.5% is lower than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4679, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 23,608. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 22 minutes, with 23.1% working from home. About 61.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 200.9, which is 100.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 255.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $88,391 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$657,000

Median List Price

$999,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$360

Days on Market

59

Active Inventory

88

Months of Supply

4.6

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$583,193

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,349

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

10.5%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

33.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.5%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
10.5%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
33.3%
Listings with Price Drops
12.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 18.7%List Price โ†‘ 50.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

19

New Listings

45

Pending Sales

39

Homes Sold โ†“ 44.1%New Listings โ†‘ 9.8%Pending โ†“ 17.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$360

Median List $/SF

$405

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 4.7%List $/SF โ†‘ 25.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Elmhurst vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Elmhurst 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

$532,800

Median Rent

$1,877

Total Housing Units

17,732

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Owner Occupied

79.7%

Renter Occupied

20.3%

Median Property Tax

$9,272

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,320

Housing Types

Single Family
76.8%
Multi-Family
23.2%
Mobile Home
0.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$9,272

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.74%

of home value

Median Home Value

$532,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$10,820

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($9,272) by the median home value ($532,800). In Elmhurst, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 1.74%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Elmhurst, IL is $657,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 59 days on the market. 10.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $360. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,349/month. About 79.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1964. There are 17,732 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $9,272. The effective tax rate is 1.74%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.60

per 1,000 residents

-77% vs national

Property Crime Rate

8.23

per 1,000 residents

-52% vs national

Total Crimes

399

2024

Violent Clearance

67%

cases solved

Property Clearance

35%

cases solved

YoY Change

+41.6%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Elmhurst Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Elmhurst vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Elmhurst 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†‘ 112.0%Property โ†“ 21.9%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Elmhurst police solve 92% of aggravated assault cases but only 17% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent60.1316.7%
RobberyViolent80.1862.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent130.2992.3%
BurglaryProperty671.4832.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty2896.3937.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty160.3518.8%

Elmhurst, IL reported 27 violent crimes and 372 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.60 per 1,000 residents is 77.0% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 67% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 289 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 30.8% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024273720.608.23
2023194130.429.17
20221400.020.89
2020394810.8310.23
2019354780.7510.20
2018234450.499.46
2017345540.7311.85
2016265360.5611.57
2015134860.2810.53

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

24

Public Assistance

$861.4M

Individual Assistance

$244.3M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $873.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’FloodSep 2024โ€”$10.9M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodNov 2023โ€”$3.2M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2023โ€”$59.7M
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$805.4M$19.7M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$48K$42.1M
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2011$14.9Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2010$16K$98.0M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2008$10.2M$10.6M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2008$175Kโ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowMar 2008$87Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2007$13.3Mโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$1.2Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 2002$8Kโ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2001$2Kโ€”
Illinois Winter Snow Storms โ†’SnowstormJan 2001$5.3Mโ€”
Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$10.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 1997โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1993โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 33 disasters

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

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

15,172

Total Claims Paid

$139,478,719

Avg Claim Payout

$9,193

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.

Elmhurst 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 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 15,172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $861,372,861 in public assistance recovery funding. $244,266,747 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

27.9%

8.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.1%

5.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.5%

3.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.0%

5.6pp 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

35.3%

Arthritis

22.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

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

12.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.1%

Loneliness

30.9%

Lack of Support

20.7%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

20.4%

Mobility

9.3%

Cognitive

9.0%

Hearing

5.4%

Vision

2.9%

Self-Care

2.2%

Independent Living

5.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Elmhurst has an obesity rate of 27.9%, which is 8.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Elmhurst Memorial HospitalIn cityAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital4.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Loyola University Medical Center5.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital6.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Aeries Healthcare Of Illinois, Inc., Dba Riveredge Hospital6.8 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Pop. Served

45,035

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
ELMHURST45,0000
WILLOW CREEK CROSSING340
DU PAGE WATER COMMISSION10

There are 3 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

22 min

-7% vs national

Drive Alone

61.3%

-22% vs national

Public Transit

8.2%

+814% vs national

Work From Home

23.1%

+148% vs national

Carpool

4.1%

Walk / Bike

2.4%

combined

How Elmhurst's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

4-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202111000
202033100
201922100

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

The average commute in Elmhurst, IL is 22 minutes, which is 6.8% below the national average of 23 minutes. 61.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 23.1% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 8.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 4.1% of workers carpool. 2.3% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

85.5%

of households

No Internet

4.9%

of households

Total Households

16,863

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
85.5%
Cellular Data Plan
89.0%
Satellite
4.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.2%
No Internet Access
4.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.0%

of households

Smartphone

91.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

91.3%

of households

Tablet

75.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.0%
Smartphone
91.3%
Desktop / Laptop
91.3%
Tablet
75.2%
Smartphone Only
2.5%
No Computer
4.0%

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).

Elmhurst 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

3

Population Served

45,035

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ELMHURSTCommunityPurchased surface water45,0000
WILLOW CREEK CROSSINGCommunityGround water340
DU PAGE WATER COMMISSIONCommunityPurchased surface water10

93.2% of households in Elmhurst have broadband internet access. 85.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.9% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 45,035 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. Elmhurst is located in Cook County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Elmhurst.

Election Overview

Source: Cook County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

1,447,821

70.4%

GOP Votes

583,852

28.4%

Total Votes

2,056,800

Margin

D+42.0%

Shift from 2020

R+8.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+42.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20241,447,821583,8522,056,80070.4%28.4%D+42.0
20201,725,973558,2692,321,39974.4%24.1%D+50.3
20161,528,582440,2132,055,21574.4%21.4%D+53.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Cook County recorded 2,056,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 70.4% of the vote compared to 28.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+42.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+8.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cook County has shifted 11.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

232

Total Assets

$611.5M

Total Income

$388.2M

Per 10K Residents

50.9

nonprofits

-11.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

18

Median Assets

$171K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
30
Human Services
21
Arts & Culture
20
Philanthropy
20
Religion
16
Recreation & Sports
13
Health Care
7
Youth Development
6
International
5
Mental Health
4
Voluntary Health
4
Food & Agriculture
4
Civil Rights
4
Environment
3
Housing & Shelter
3
Public Benefit
3
Animal-Related
2
Medical Research
2
Community Improvement
2
Crime & Legal
1
95.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $581.3M of $611.5M 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 Elmhurst

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ELMHURST UNIVERSITYโ€”$293.3M$219.6M1971
TIMOTHY PLACE NFPHuman Services$124.3M$23.4M2007
ELMHURST MEMORIAL HEALTHCAREHealth Care$88.2M$94.6M2008
TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLSโ€”$50.3M$20.2M1957
TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS FOUNDATIONEducation$5.4M$666K2019
FERMATA CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.0M$5.4M2007
JOHN F SMIEKEL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.0M$1.7M2019
ELMHURST ART MUSEUMArts & Culture$3.7M$1.2M1997
ELMHURST-YORKFIELD FOOD PANTRYFood & Agriculture$3.6M$1.8M2014
DECLARATION OF TR ESTABLISHING ST RITA MERCY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.4M$1.3M2016
THING 1 2 3 FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.1M$678K2000
IALD EDUCATIONAL TRUST FUND INCEducation$2.2M$179K1999
ROBERT AND CATHERINE PLATT FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.2M$2.1M2024
ELMHURST HERITAGE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$2.0M$398K1994
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS INCโ€”$1.4M$202K1955
ARVEY FOUNDATIONโ€”$1.4M$118K1968
ALBEN F BATES AND CLARA G BATES FOUNDATIONโ€”$1.4M$860K1955
RIVER FOREST COUNTRY CLUB EDUCATIONAL FUNDEducation$1.2M$425K2010
HUNDRED CLUB OF DUPAGE COUNTYโ€”$903K$88K1983
KEEP BELIEVING MINISTRIESReligion$791K$359K2007
ELMHURST SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INCArts & Culture$756K$417K1974
GARDEN CLUBS OF ILLINOIS INCEnvironment$748K$167K1945
ROBERT AND DEBRA PETERSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$719K$239K2009
TRINITY BOOSTER CLUBArts & Culture$701K$590K2018
L AND J FOUNDATION NFPPhilanthropy$701K$22K2022
TEAM ELMHURST SOCCER CLUBโ€”$654K$830K1991
ELMHURST DISTRICT 205 FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCEโ€”$594K$633K1989
POSEN FAMILY FOUNDATIONโ€”$559K$41K1990
EVANS BENEDITZ MISSONARY TRUSTโ€”$558K$89K1978
CHILDREN UPInternational$536K$169K2008
ELMHURST WALK-IN ASSISTANCE NETWORKHuman Services$514K$379K1999
ELMHURST CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$408K$140K1997
ELMHURST YOUTH BASEBALLRecreation & Sports$382K$197K2024
ELMHURST ROTARY CHARITABLE TRUST FUNDEducation$334K$110K1997
ELMHURST AIRBORNE INCRecreation & Sports$334K$331K2003
CITIZEN ADVOCACY CENTERCrime & Legal$322K$226K1994
ELMHURST SWIM TEAMRecreation & Sports$310K$532K2014
ILLINOIS GIRLS LACROSSE ASSOCIATIONINCRecreation & Sports$288K$52K2016
ELMHURST BASEBALL LEAGUES INCโ€”$285K$336K1979
TREE TOWN COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOLEducation$254K$308K1980
ELMHURST CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSArts & Culture$222K$237K2016
ROBERT W & MARCIA M GOLTERMANN CHARITABLE TRUSTโ€”$214K$19K1988
ELMHURST BEARS YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUBYouth Development$202K$264K2019
DR BHORADE FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$200K$725K2011
KNIGHTS TRAVEL BASKETBALLRecreation & Sports$187K$245K2021
SOMMER FOUNDATIONEducation$183K$89K2000
ELMHURST MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL INCEducation$182K$464K2020
YORK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER CLUBEducation$160K$338K2013
ISFIC INCArts & Culture$120K$48K2005
ELMHURST LACROSSEYouth Development$115K$44K2009

Elmhurst, IL has 232 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $611.5M. The most common category is Education, with 30 organizations. 18 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 50.9 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

380

Total Approved

$197.5M

Jobs Supported

4,131

Per 10K Residents

83.4

SBA loans

+5.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

88

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

51 loans

Top Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)85% of all loans

Loans

322

Total Amount

$140.5M

Avg Loan

$436,307

Median Loan

$120,000

SBA Guaranteed

$105.7M(75%)

Jobs Supported

3,430

50415% of all loans

Loans

58

Total Amount

$57.0M

Avg Loan

$982,448

Median Loan

$720,000

7(a) โ€” 85%504 โ€” 15%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

73

19% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$51.2M

26% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$701,556

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Health Care & Social Assistance45 loans
NAICS 62
$31.8M
Professional & Technical Services39 loans
NAICS 54
$15.0M
Other Services38 loans
NAICS 81
$15.6M
Accommodation & Food Services37 loans
NAICS 72
$17.0M
Wholesale Trade30 loans
NAICS 42
$21.1M

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
Blac Inc.9$17.0M
Madhusudan M. Dave1$5.0M
Sbnb Inc. (oc) Lkny Llc (epc)1$5.0M
Elmhurst-chicago Stone Company2$5.0M
Trilab Llc2$5.0M
Gc Dies Llc2$4.8M
Ecomputer Llc1$4.5M
Everpet Llc1$4.0M
Santram Group Iii Llc2$3.7M
Rozenan Inc.2$3.6M

Elmhurst, IL has received 380 SBA loans totaling $197.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 322 loans (85% of the total), supporting 3,430 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 58 loans totaling $57.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in Elmhurst is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 51 loans. That works out to 83.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

55

Total Population

1,377,640

Avg Median Income

$98,776

Avg Home Value

-$11,758,198

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
6000732,485$95,240$334,800$1,57418.1
6001829,302$85,415$302,400$1,17416.6
6006839,227$138,201$539,700$1,5117.3
6010137,202$87,860$315,300$1,23611.4
6010418,390$77,270$219,300$1,2212.3
6010619,908$78,027$265,600$1,3799.3
6010823,434$99,868$367,400$1,6077.4
6012647,759$143,333$527,600$1,89011.2
6013014,000$81,323$293,800$1,3522.8
6013118,059$76,404$261,800$1,0925.4
6013738,754$131,695$490,800$1,32111.0
6013932,954$81,996$249,300$1,5585.5
60141269$16,611N/A$5720.4
6014311,798$112,247$386,600$1,7757.0
6014852,358$96,606$328,600$1,80513.8
6015323,173$66,498$212,600$1,2032.8
6015416,524$103,561$297,400$1,7674.4
601557,906$59,688$240,600$1,0911.9
601572,377$118,333$512,500N/A1.6
6016024,513$64,740$265,000$1,1944.5
601628,133$70,772$233,800$1,2653.2
601635,205$83,176$223,200$1,2921.3
6016421,248$76,483$240,400$1,1434.9
601654,504$75,165$218,300$1,2220.3
6017110,482$74,793$244,700$1,2302.3
6017224,231$109,322$323,000$1,4987.0
6017611,454$67,473$276,200$1,2142.5
6018130,247$90,375$294,700$1,6196.5
6018728,867$119,048$432,200$1,7446.6
6018842,087$107,560$311,600$1,46510.1
6018930,866$124,886$467,300$1,74710.4
6019114,381$90,299$307,600$1,6495.2
603013,508$103,448$230,300$2,2950.2
6030232,589$97,414$450,700$1,3483.0
6030417,218$132,841$470,100$1,2791.6
6030511,489$148,711$676,900$1,4112.5
6040263,867$73,993$277,800$1,1685.7
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
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
6053410,362$63,827$243,500$1,1491.9
6054616,582$109,933$377,600$1,3314.0
6055813,353$218,839$691,300$1,9322.8
6055924,404$87,474$356,400$1,4914.7
6063130,308$117,688$431,400$1,6043.8
6063474,418$84,997$333,900$1,2717.1
6063984,505$59,710$289,000$1,2125.0
6064448,317$37,952$238,300$1,0963.5
6065628,726$88,000$344,400$1,3883.2
6070624,028$85,000$347,600$1,2423.1
6070740,897$82,746$315,300$1,3093.6

Elmhurst, IL has 55 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,377,640. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $98,776. The average median home value is -$11,758,198. The average median monthly rent is -$12,119,837.

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