The Town FilesNorth Aurora, Illinois
Village in Kane County · population 18,261 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $342,100
- Household income
- $114,305
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 41.5
North Aurora is a village of 18,261 people in Kane County, Illinois. The median home is worth $342,100, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for cycling than 87% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 79% of Illinois towns, better for young professionals than 78% of Illinois towns.
How North Aurora ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Aurora is worth $342,100, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $114,305, which is more affordable than 21% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,504 a month. 72.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Aurora | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $342,100 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,504 | $960 |
| Median household income | $114,305 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 72.3% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in North Aurora
| People | North Aurora | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.3% | — |
| Work from home | 20.8% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in North Aurora
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 16.0°F. About 39.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.9 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Aurora since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on August 28, 1990 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 15, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 137 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 4, 2023.
Severe weather in Kane County since 1996
Kane County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Kane County
Kane County had 213,795 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,791 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in North Aurora itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in North Aurora
4 public schools with 1,612 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewel Middle School | 6-8 | 523 | 12.2 |
| Fearn Elementary School | K-5 | 465 | 16.0 |
| Schneider Elem School | K-5 | 338 | 11.7 |
| Goodwin Elem School | PK-5 | 286 | 10.6 |
Towns near North Aurora
- Batavia, IL3.1 mi · 26,098 people · home $387,400
- Aurora, IL4.1 mi · 180,542 people · home $274,800
- Geneva, IL5.1 mi · 21,393 people · home $441,400
- Sugar Grove, IL5.8 mi · 9,278 people · home $401,900
- Montgomery, IL6.1 mi · 20,262 people · home $299,500
- Boulder Hill, IL6.8 mi · 8,394 people · home $238,700
- St. Charles, IL7.8 mi · 33,081 people · home $377,400
- Warrenville, IL8.0 mi · 13,553 people · home $286,100
North Aurora questions
Is North Aurora, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Aurora scores better for retirees than 50% of Illinois towns and quieter than 35%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in North Aurora?
The median owner-occupied home in North Aurora is valued at $342,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $114,305, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,504 a month.
What is the weather like in North Aurora?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 16.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.5 inches of precipitation a year and 27.9 inches of snow.
Does North Aurora get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Aurora since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on August 28, 1990. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)