Downers Grove, Illinois

Population 49,857

Downers Grove is located in Dupage County, IL. The population is 49,857, making Downers Grove the 5th largest city in Dupage County.

There are 17 public schools in Downers Grove with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Downers Grove is low , and there are 17 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Downers Grove is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Downers Grove property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Downers Grove include Westmont, Clarendon Hills and Lisle.

Downers Grove Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 3.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 42.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 53.3%

Crime Rate

36.77% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 40
  • Violent Crimes: 93
  • Robbery: 20
  • Burglary: 93
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

70.64% Lower than national avg.
  • 17 offenders in Downers Grove
  • 3.41 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

254 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 240

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in Downers Grove, IL and 10 private schools. Homefacts rates Downers Grove's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.

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17 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Downers Grove, IL

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76 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Downers Grove, IL issued 76 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Downers Grove, IL issued 74 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,138
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,248
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,439
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,821
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,167

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Environmental Hazards

254 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Downers Grove, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Downers Grove, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Downers Grove, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.37°
  • February 28.42°
  • March 40.92°
  • April 50.55°
  • May 61.43°
  • June 71.66°
  • July 77.02°
  • August 75.08°
  • September 65.53°
  • October 54.87°
  • November 42.95°
  • December 29.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Downers Grove, IL

Earthquakes
Downers Grove, IL has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Downers Grove, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Downers Grove, IL has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Downers Grove, IL has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Downers Grove, IL: $85,171

Unemployment

Unemployment in Downers Grove is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 19.88%
White Collar - 80.12%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Peter J. Roskam
  • Bill Foster

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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6 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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