City Report · IL

North Aurora

Pop. 18,696·17th most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for North Aurora, IL

Median rent (all units)

$2,442/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+3.3%

vs US Median

+$510

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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North Aurora · $2,442

More expensive than 78% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

26% of income

AFFORDABLE

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At $2,442/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$98,000/yr

Local median income

$114,305/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using North Aurora's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,640

1 BR

$1,750

2 BR

$1,980

3 BR

$2,540

4 BR+

$2,990

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,980/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,442 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($114,305) is $2,858 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,540); a 4-bedroom is $2,990.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for North Aurora. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$29,304/yr

At $2,442/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

North Aurora, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

18,696

Median income

$114,305

Median age

41.5

Renters

27.7%

Age distribution

21.7%

21.3%

27.7%

14.6%

14.7%

Under 1821.7%

18–3421.3%

35–5427.7%

55–6414.6%

65+14.7%

Gender

48.4%

51.6%

Male48.4%

Female51.6%

Race & ethnicity

69.6%

20.5%

White69.6%

Black8.7%

Hispanic20.5%

Asian1.9%

Education (25+)

19.3%

33.3%

40.5%

No HS diploma6.9%

HS diploma19.3%

Some college33.3%

Bachelor's+40.5%

Housing tenure

72.3%

27.7%

Owner72.3%

Renter27.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How North Aurora, IL has changed in 5 years

Income

$88,727 → $114,305

up 28.8%

Population

17,892 → 18,696

up 4.5%

Renter share

25.8% → 27.7%

+1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

38.6% → 40.5%

+1.9 pts

Median household income climbed from $88,727 to $114,305 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.8% shift. Census counts show North Aurora, IL adding about 804 residents over the five-year window, up 4.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 25.8% to 27.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in North Aurora on your salary?

At $2,442/mo, how North Aurora rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $96,370/yr · Rent = 30.4% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $68,422/yr · Rent = 42.8% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $78,815/yr · Rent = 37.2% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $140,872/yr · Rent = 20.8% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $179,999/yr · Rent = 16.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $64,066/yr · Rent = 45.7% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $57,844/yr · Rent = 50.7% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $71,298/yr · Rent = 41.1% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

North Aurora rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in North Aurora. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in North Aurora

About renting in North Aurora, IL

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in North Aurora is $2,442/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,640/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,980/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,540/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($114,305/yr), North Aurora ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in North Aurora?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,442/mo in North Aurora. The local median household income is $114,305/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.