Elburn is a somewhat small village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 6,559 people and two associated neighborhoods, Elburn is the 296th largest community in Illinois. Much of the housing stock in Elburn was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Elburn economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Elburn, where the median household income is $106,506.00. Elburn real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Elburn house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Elburn is a decidedly white-collar village, with fully 87.77% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Elburn is a village of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Elburn who work in sales jobs (14.79%), management occupations (14.10%), and office and administrative support (12.77%). Also of interest is that Elburn has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Elburn telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 18.82% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Elburn is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Elburn’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. In Elburn, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.33 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. If knowledge is power, Elburn is a pretty powerful place. 52.57% of the adults in Elburn have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns. The per capita income in Elburn in 2022 was $58,248, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $232,992 for a family of four. The people who call Elburn home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Elburn residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Elburn include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Swedish. The most common language spoken in Elburn is English. Other important languages spoken here include Tagalog and Spanish.
