Aurora, IL

Aurora IL scores 71/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 31% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 69 (100 = avg); violent crime index 77; property crime index 60. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Aurora. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Aurora is about $1,596/month (moderate). At $1,596/month for a typical unit, you need about $57,456+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $274,800.

Median household income is $93,633, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($93,633) clears the $57,456 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 57°F (highs near 65°F, lows near 48°F).

Cooler months cut into patio season; plan indoor hobbies for part of the year. Heating will show up on winter bills more than AC does in summer. If you visit, go in January. That is when the cold is honest.

Who tends to thrive in Aurora: (1) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $93,633 helps carry housing costs) (2) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 71/100) (3) Households earning $57,456+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,596/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Aurora who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Aurora does not clear every bar) (2) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $57,456 household income for $1,596/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Aurora holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 71/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,596/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.