Cost of Living in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove has a population of about 50,054. The median household income is $115,114, median gross rent is $1,656/month, and the median home value is $449,800. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Downers Grove expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Downers Grove is about the national median and home values are 20% above the national median. Household income here is 37% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 17% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Downers Grove?
The median gross rent in Downers Grove, Illinois is $1,656 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Downers Grove?
The median owner-occupied home value in Downers Grove is $449,800 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Downers Grove?
The median household income in Downers Grove is $115,114 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.