Aurora, Illinois is a large and diverse city located in both Kane and DuPage Counties, approximately 40 miles west of downtown Chicago. With a population of over 200,000 residents, Aurora is the second-largest city in Illinois and offers a dynamic mix of urban amenities, historic neighborhoods, and growing suburban communities.
Education is an important feature for families, with the city primarily served by West Aurora School District 129, East Aurora School District 131, and Indian Prairie School District 204. These districts encompass multiple elementary, middle, and high schools, including West Aurora High School and East Aurora High School, offering strong academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletics.
Aurora features a wealth of cultural, recreational, and natural amenities. The city boasts over 1,400 acres of parks, trails, and forest preserves, as well as highlights like the Paramount Theatre, Fox Valley Park District, and the scenic Fox River, which offers walking, biking, and boating opportunities. Aurora’s historic downtown and RiverEdge Park provide arts, dining, and entertainment experiences that enrich community life.
Residents are drawn to Aurora for its diversity, strong sense of community, and wide range of housing and employment options. With family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, abundant parks and cultural amenities, and convenient access to major highways and Chicago, Aurora offers a balanced lifestyle that appeals to families, professionals, and individuals seeking both urban and suburban advantages.
179,867 people live in Aurora, where the median age is 35.2 and the average individual income is $39,604. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Aurora has 60,396 households, with an average household size of 2.95. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Aurora do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 179,867 people call Aurora home. The population density is 3,999.8 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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