Aurora Illinois Real Estate
Patiently awaiting the 2010 U.S. Census to prove (or disprove) its standing as the second largest city in Illinois, Aurora has an estimated population of over 166,000 residents. Another of the state’s fastest growing communities, Aurora occupies approximately 38 square miles of land and water, and spans four counties: Kane, Du Page, Kendall, and Will. For these reasons, Aurora real estate is always in transition, and is currently comprised of approximately 60% detached single-family homes, and approximately 10% attached condominiums and townhomes. The median housing value is around $132,400 with single-family residences ranging from under $100,000 to over $1 million. Aurora condos and townhouses start as low as $65,000 and range to more than $500, 000. Centrally located with five interchanges off of Interstate 88, Aurora has an average commute time of 31 minutes. Metra rail and Pace bus service is easily accessible.
Nicknamed the "City of Lights" due to its pioneering use of electricity for public lighting, Aurora offers a wide variety of amenities and well-known landmarks. Aurora is home to the industrial giant Caterpillar, Inc., Walter Payton’s Roundhouse (which used to be headquarters to what is now known as Burlington Northern railroad), Phillip’s Park Zoo, Chicago Premium Outlets mall, the Westfield Shoppingtown at Fox Valley mall, and the largest auto mall in the Fox Valley area. With diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, Aurora is certain to have something for everyone!
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