Elmhurst is a vibrant and conveniently located city with over 45,000 residents located 15 miles west of Chicago. As an Elmhurst resident, I love its family-friendly atmosphere and warm, welcoming community. The city's tagline is "Close to Everything, Unlike Anything." Elmhurst is within minutes of all major expressways and very close to O'Hare Airport.
The town has a wide choice of restaurants and retailers and is also centrally located to multiple shopping malls in neighboring communities (Oakbrook Mall, Yorktown Mall, Woodfield Mall). Elmhurst's many housing options range from mid-century ranch-style properties and elegant contemporary townhouses to luxurious custom-built homes in a range of styles.
Elmhurst has a lot to offer in a convenient location for commuters. Shopping and dining options are extensive, and there are also many parks in the area. Local events throughout the year help foster a strong sense of community, and young families have a large number of quality public schools to choose from.
Elmhurst offers a fantastic variety of shops and restaurants. Elmhurst City Centre is at the heart of the city's downtown district, where you will find many boutiques and a wide range of dining choices. Favorite local boutiques include chic Maxine, posh Red-E, and The Uptown Shop known for its seasonal home accents and gifts.
Enjoy baked clams and Neapolitan pizzas at Pazzi Di Pizza, craft beer flights and pub grub at Elmhurst Brewing Company, tasty authentic tacos and margaritas at Primos Locos, creative New American cuisine and handcrafted cocktails at One Fifty One, or prime meats and jumbo Nantucket-style seafood platters at Victory Meat & Seafood.
Elmhurst's Wilder Park was voted the best suburban park by Chicago Magazine. The park surrounds the beautiful 1868 Wilder Mansion, which is available for weddings and other private events. Wilder Park's amenities include play equipment, picnic areas, tennis courts, and a soccer field.
The park is also home to the Elmhurst Public Library and modern visual arts displays and regular studio art classes at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Over the first weekend in May, Art in Wilder Park features more than 100 artists from across the Midwest.
Elmhurst is served exclusively by District 205, and all schools are located within the city limits. The local public school district is ranked #16 in Illinois with eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school, York Community High School.
In addition to the fantastic public schools, there are many highly rated private schools to consider, including Immaculate Conception and Timothy Christian that offer programs starting in pre-K through high school, as well as Visitation Catholic School and Immanuel Lutheran School up to eighth grade.
47,759 people live in Elmhurst, where the median age is 41.9 and the average individual income is $75,030. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Elmhurst, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including WhirlWin Kenpo Karate, Claudio James Salon, and Suite Hair By Molly.
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Elmhurst has 17,792 households, with an average household size of 2.61. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Elmhurst do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 47,759 people call Elmhurst home. The population density is 4,262.08 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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