Elmhurst, IL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 42,271 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Elmhurst is west of Chicago in northeastern Illinois.
Cultural Attractions
The city is home to the Theatre Historical Society of America, the only U.S. organization that records and preserves the architectural, social, and cultural history of American theatres. The society operates two museums related to the cause.
Recreation
Elmhurst boasts 29 parks, the 37-mile Prairie Path, and the Great Western Prairie Path, a living museum of plants and animals.
Historical
Elmhurst College was founded by German immigrants in 1871, the same year as the Great Chicago Fire.
Economy
The city was a farming community until residential development began in the 1930s.
| Population [details] | 42,271 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 63.6% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 796.03 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 48.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 32.61 °F/16.35 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 85.43 °F/66.26 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 36.45 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 14 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.5 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Chicago (12.47 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CHICAGO O'HARE INTERNATIONAL (6.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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