Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Aurora

Affordability in Aurora, IL

Aurora's median household income is $93,633 and median gross rent is $1,596 per month, with renters making up 34% of households, according to the Census ACS 5-Year (2024). Aurora has 10 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 793 units, offering below-market options for renters who qualify based on income.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Aurora Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 269 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Aurora

The area around Aurora's assisted properties scores 77 (Very Walkable), 34 (Some Transit), and 67 for Bikeability, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations, not the city as a whole.

Schools

Aurora is served by 52 schools across 6 districts, including 32 elementary, 11 middle, and 9 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Aurora, IL

The median household income in Aurora is $93,633 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median asking rent citywide is $1,596 per month, also from Census ACS 5-Year data, which gives useful context for how income-restricted housing compares to market-rate options.

• Median household income: $93,633/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,596/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 34% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Income-based housing in Aurora -- including HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties -- is designed to serve renters who qualify based on area income limits, which are set relative to figures like these. Browse listings on this page to see what may be available at restricted rents.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 10 assisted properties in Aurora were mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Renters at these properties face minimal flood exposure based on available FEMA flood zone data.