Overview for Downers Grove, IL
Anthony's Local Take
Downers Grove is the suburb I point families to when they want walkable downtown charm without giving up space — the Tivoli Theatre, Metra access, and top-rated District 58/99 schools make it one of the most requested addresses in my Southwest Suburbs book of business.
47,833 people live in Downers Grove, where the median age is 40.3 and the per capita income is $52,006. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2022).
47,833
Total Population
40.3 Years
Median Age
~3,800/sq mi
Population Density
$52,006
Per Capita Income
Around Downers Grove, IL
There's plenty to do around Downers Grove, including dining, shopping, parks, and more.
Car-Dependent
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Minimal Bike Infrastructure
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Some Transit
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Points of Interest
Explore popular things to do in the area.
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Ballydoyle Irish Pub | 0.3 miles |
| Founders Hill Brewing | 0.4 miles |
| Whole Foods Market | 0.6 miles |
| Downers Grove Park District | 0.5 miles |
| Lyman Woods | 1.2 miles |
| Main Street Salon | 0.2 miles |
| Tivoli Theatre | ~0.4 miles |
| Parkers' Restaurant & Bar | 0.3 miles |
| Emmett's Brewing Company | 0.4 miles |
| Hidden Lake Forest Preserve | 1.5 miles |
Demographics and Employment Data for Downers Grove, IL
47,833 people call Downers Grove home. The population density is approximately 3,800 people per square mile and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022).
47,833
Total Population
~3,800/sq mi
Population Density
40.3 Years
Median Age
48 / 52%
Men vs Women
Population by Age Group
Education Level
Schools in Downers Grove, IL
As your local Downers Grove specialist, these District 58 and District 99 schools are the ones buyers ask me about most.
The following schools are within or nearby Downers Grove, IL. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
| Type | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
P | Lester Elementary School 1130 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 5/5 |
P | Whittier Elementary School 715 Clyde Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60516 | 4/5 |
M | O'Neill Middle School 355 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 4/5 |
M | Herrick Middle School 4335 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 4/5 |
H | Downers Grove North High School 4436 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 5/5 |
H | Downers Grove South High School 1436 Norfolk St, Downers Grove, IL 60516 | 5/5 |
Data Sources: Demographic and income statistics are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022. Walk Score, Bike Score, and Transit Score are provided by Walk Score®. School information is sourced from public school district records. All data is subject to change; verify with official sources before making real estate decisions.
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