Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
IL, IN, WI · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI · March 2025
Summary
Population
9.4M
+1.6% annual growth
Median Household Income
$91k
wages up 4.2% from last year
Groceries (10 items)
$29.81
$8.75 vs $38.56 US avg
Avg Commute
31 min
each way to work
Unemployment
4.5%
unemployment rate
Temperature Range
31.6°FJan · cold winters
Jul · warm summers84.5°F
190
sunny days/yr
37.86"
annual rain
38.4"
annual snow
Economy
Median Income
$91k
11th highest
Cost of Living
110.0
10.0% pricier than US avg
15th lowest
Housing Affordability
3.7×
years of income to buy a home
12th lowest
Job Growth
+2.1%
22nd highest
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
21st lowest
Poverty Rate
11.1%
residents below poverty line
Median Home Value
$339,700
owner-occupied
Median Gross Rent
$1,469/mo
including utilities
Cost of Living
10th most expensive of 24 metros
+10.0%vs US average
AffordableUS avgExpensive
People
Population Growth
+1.6%
annual rate
21st highest
Avg Commute
31 min
one-way
20th lowest
Median Age
38.9 yrs
median age of residents
Gender Distribution
49.2%
male
50.8%
female
MaleFemale
Demographics at a Glance
Young Professionals
17th of 2414.3%
College Educated
13th of 2443.1%
Diversity Index
9th of 2467/100
Work From Home
11th of 2414.9%
Families w/ Children
8th of 2428%
Renter Occupied
13th of 2434.1%
Environment
Comfort Score
2.8/100
July High
85°F
Jan High
32°F
Sunny Days/Year
190
Annual Rain
37.9"
Annual Snow
38.4"
Comfort Score
2.8/100
#20 of 24 metros
126
comfortable days
167
misery days
52%
sunshine
123
comf. humidity days
21%
good air quality
Min-max normalized · NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020 · EPA AQS
Grocery Prices · March 2025
| Item | Local Price | US Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applesper lb | $1.72 | $2.36 | #14 of 24 |
| Bananasper lb | $0.59 | $0.63 | #14 of 24 |
| Butterper lb | $5.89 | $5.89 | #14 of 24 |
| Chicken Breastper lb | $4.18 | $4.18 | #14 of 24 |
| Eggsper dozen | $3.59 | $6.23 | #14 of 24 |
| Ground Beefper lb | $5.42 | $5.79 | #14 of 24 |
| Potatoesper lb | $0.98 | $1.82 | #14 of 24 |
| White Riceper lb | $1.34 | $5.74 | #14 of 24 |
| White Breadper lb | $1.98 | $1.88 | #14 of 24 |
| Whole Milkper gallon | $4.12 | $4.05 | #14 of 24 |
| Cart Total | $29.81 | $38.56 |
Did You Know
Aldi's US headquarters is in Batavia, IL, just outside Chicago. The city has one of the most competitive grocery markets in the country, with Mariano's, Jewel-Osco, and multiple discount chains fighting for market share.