Primary sources for Elmhurst, IL
- Census Bureau profile of Elmhurst, IL, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Elmhurst, IL, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Elmhurst, IL, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Elmhurst, IL
Electricity rates in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL ranks 1 of 65 Illinois cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (617 since 2015). Elmhurst, Illinois has 45,538 residents in 16,863 households; 11.5% heat with electricity.
Households in Elmhurst, IL can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Elmhurst on the map
DuPage County, with Elmhurst marked
Who supplies Elmhurst
DuPage County lists 3 utilities for Elmhurst, IL, a city of 45,538: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. DuPage County page.
Outage risk around Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 579 wind and 38 tornado, 1,354.9 per 100,000 residents of 45,538. Top gust near Elmhurst, IL: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Elmhurst, IL: $1.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Elmhurst, IL
wind and tornado reports, Elmhurst, IL
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- 106'25
| Elmhurst, IL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst, IL, 2015 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| Elmhurst, IL, 2016 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Elmhurst, IL, 2017 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Elmhurst, IL, 2018 | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| Elmhurst, IL, 2019 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Elmhurst, IL, 2020 | 68 | 3 | 71 |
| Elmhurst, IL, 2021 | 65 | 2 | 67 |
| Elmhurst, IL, 2022 | 139 | 3 | 142 |
| Elmhurst, IL, 2023 | 55 | 10 | 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, 2024 | 84 | 14 | 98 |
| Elmhurst, IL, 2025 | 105 | 1 | 106 |
Facts about Elmhurst
- Residents of Elmhurst, IL, ACS 2023
- 45,53833 of 65 Illinois cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Elmhurst, IL
- $145,3744 of 65 of those cities
- Households in Elmhurst, IL
- 16,8632.70 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Elmhurst, IL
- 79.7%13,445 owners and 3,418 renter households
- Housing units in Elmhurst, IL
- 17,732869 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Elmhurst, IL
- 11.5%1,940 of 16,863 homes
- Land area of Elmhurst, IL
- 10.2 sq mi4,456.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Elmhurst, IL
- 0.9%at 693 kWh a month over the $145,374 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Elmhurst, IL
- 617NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 1,354.9 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Elmhurst, IL
- 196411,632 of 17,732 homes (65.6%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Elmhurst, IL
- $532,800$1,877 gross rent a month, 4.23% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL: 16,863 households at $1,197 a year per home for electricity (DuPage County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $20.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,451 a year per household.
| Group in Elmhurst, IL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Elmhurst, IL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst, IL, all households | 16,863 | $1,197 | $20.2 million | 0.82% |
| Elmhurst, IL, homeowners | 13,445 | $1,351 | $18.2 million | 0.93% |
| Elmhurst, IL, renters | 3,418 | $775 | $2.6 million | 0.53% |
Housing and heating in Elmhurst
Elmhurst, IL: 11,632 of 17,732 homes were built before 1980 and 4,038 in 2000 or later. Elmhurst, IL has 12,918 detached houses, 3,716 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Elmhurst, IL
% of homes by decade built, Elmhurst, IL
- 15pre-40
- 740s
- 2350s
- 1260s
- 970s
- 680s
- 690s
- 1300s
- 910s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Elmhurst, IL
| Elmhurst, IL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst, IL, median year built | 1964 | 1978 | -14 years | 50 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, built before 1980 | 65.6% | 54.3% | +11.3 points | 28 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, built 2000 or later | 22.8% | 13.6% | +9.2 points | 16 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, detached houses | 72.9% | 58.4% | +14.4 points | 4 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 21.0% | 24.6% | -3.6 points | 33 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, mobile homes | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3 points | 57 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, renter households | 20.3% | 26.9% | -6.6 points | 53 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, median home value | $532,800 | $374,100 | +$158,700 | 5 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, median gross rent a month | $1,877 | $1,628 | +$249 | 7 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, people per household | 2.62 | 2.62 | +0.00 | 25 of 65 |
Who lives in Elmhurst: income, cars, homes
1,539 residents of Elmhurst, IL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 41.6. In Elmhurst, IL, 1,610 of 16,863 households earn under $35,000, 2,417 $35,000-$75,000, 4,661 $75,000-$150,000 and 8,175 $150,000 or more. Of 22,144 workers in Elmhurst, IL, 5,107 work from home, 13,571 drive alone, 1,822 ride transit and 500 walk. In Elmhurst, IL, 1,558 of 3,320 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,251 households moved in since 2018 and 5,011 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Elmhurst, IL, 757 households own no vehicle and 11,202 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Elmhurst, IL homes: 12,480 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,299 none or one, median 6.5 rooms.
Household income in Elmhurst, IL
| Elmhurst, IL | Value | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst, IL, households under $35,000 | 9.5% | 61 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, households $150,000 or more | 48.5% | 4 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, residents below poverty | 3.5% | 62 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, median age | 41.6 | 15 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 70.4% | 14 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, households without a vehicle | 4.5% | 47 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, households with 2+ vehicles | 66.4% | 14 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, workers at home | 23.1% | 9 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, cost-burdened renters | 46.9% | 41 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, moved in since 2018 | 25.2% | 54 of 65 |
| Elmhurst, IL, moved in before 2000 | 29.7% | 3 of 65 |
Analyst note on Elmhurst
Household income in Elmhurst, IL is $145,374; 13,445 of its 16,863 households own. Elmhurst, IL counts 45,538 residents in 16,863 households, on 10.2 square miles. 1,940 of the 16,863 occupied homes in Elmhurst, IL heat with electricity.
Elmhurst, IL has 17,732 housing units, 869 of them vacant or seasonal. Elmhurst, IL ranks 4 of 65 Illinois cities for median household income ($145,374). Elmhurst, IL ranks 5 of 65 Illinois cities for the highest median home value ($532,800).
Elmhurst, IL ranks 5 of 65 Illinois cities for the fewest households under $35,000 (9.5%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Elmhurst
Compare Elmhurst with nearby cities
| City near Elmhurst, IL | Distance from Elmhurst | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst, IL (this page) | 0 mi | 45,538 | $145,374 | 1964 | $532,800 | 617 | 23.1% |
| Lombard, IL | 4.0 mi southwest | 43,722 (-1,816) | $97,253 (-$48,121) | 1971 (+7 yr) | $321,200 (-$211,600) | 549 (-68) | 19.1% (-4.0 pts) |
| Addison, IL | 4.1 mi northwest | 35,470 (-10,068) | $87,587 (-$57,787) | 1972 (+8 yr) | $318,000 (-$214,800) | 560 (-57) | 11.5% (-11.5 pts) |
| Glendale Heights, IL | 7.1 mi west | 32,864 (-12,674) | $82,232 (-$63,142) | 1978 (+14 yr) | $249,000 (-$283,800) | 560 (-57) | 10.2% (-12.9 pts) |
| Elk Grove Village, IL | 7.9 mi north | 32,132 (-13,406) | $95,216 (-$50,158) | 1974 (+10 yr) | $334,400 (-$198,400) | 512 (-105) | 13.4% (-9.7 pts) |
| Oak Park, IL | 7.9 mi east | 53,315 (+7,777) | $108,026 (-$37,348) | 1938 (-26 yr) | $456,300 (-$76,500) | 557 (-60) | 27.7% (+4.6 pts) |
ZIP codes in Elmhurst
| ZIP area touching Elmhurst, IL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Elmhurst | Share of Elmhurst's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 60126 (Elmhurst, IL) | 91.0% | 99.8% |
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Questions on Elmhurst
Elmhurst: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Elmhurst, IL: Illinois households pick a supplier and plan, and DuPage County lists 3 utilities.
Elmhurst: how does it rank among Illinois cities?
Elmhurst, IL: rank 33 of 65 by its 45,538 residents, rank 4 of 65 by $145,374 median income.
Elmhurst: how many homes heat with electricity?
Elmhurst, IL: 1,940 of 16,863 occupied homes, 11.5%; DuPage County 14.4%.
Elmhurst: how much income goes to electricity?
At 693 kWh a month, 0.9% of the $145,374 median income in Elmhurst, IL.
Elmhurst: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Illinois yes; municipal and co-op areas around Elmhurst, IL may be closed.
Elmhurst: damaging storms reported nearby?
617 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Elmhurst, IL, 2015 to 2025, 1,354.9 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst, IL: median home built 1964; 11,632 of 17,732 homes (65.6%) predate 1980, 12,918 are detached and 3,716 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many residents of Elmhurst, IL live below the poverty line?
1,539 residents.
How many households in Elmhurst, IL earn under $35,000?
1,610 of 16,863, against 8,175 at $150,000 or more.
How many people in Elmhurst, IL work from home?
5,107 of 22,144 workers.