Living in Downers Grove
Downers Grove is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 49,732 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #57 of 9,474), climate-conscious movers (top 3%, #275 of 12,111), young families (top 5%, #479 of 11,898).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Downers Grove
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Chicago, 22 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 08 min and sets around 23:24; in late June it sets around 3:30.
How Downers Grove ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #479 of 11,898 | #42 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 50 | #2,226 of 9,771 | #148 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #1,027 of 8,006 | #87 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #523 of 6,237 | #55 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,654 of 9,474 | #36 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #645 of 9,474 | #14 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,627 of 10,762 | #19 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #468 of 4,537 | #9 of 241 | Map |
| Young professional | 71 | #558 of 4,444 | #10 of 230 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #452 of 3,053 | #5 of 161 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #1,002 of 7,271 | #90 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #567 of 6,227 | #13 of 314 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #760 of 3,933 | #12 of 190 | Map |
| Student | 79 | #154 of 2,119 | #8 of 129 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #1,177 of 8,006 | #105 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #4,084 of 12,111 | #279 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #590 of 4,114 | #10 of 206 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #296 of 7,271 | #3 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 82 | #57 of 9,474 | #3 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #14,885 of 18,063 | #575 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 3 | #15,136 of 16,523 | #540 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 27 | #14,583 of 18,063 | #628 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 80 | #262 of 16,523 | #11 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #194 of 21,167 | #3 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #275 of 12,111 | #6 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | 56 | #5,601 of 6,413 | #142 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #638 of 12,111 | #6 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #424 of 4,750 | #9 of 254 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Westmont (Illinois) 3 km
- Clarendon Hills (Illinois) 5 km
- Lisle 5 km
- Hinsdale (Illinois) 6 km
- Darien (Illinois) 7 km
- Oak Brook 7 km
- Woodridge (Illinois) 8 km
- Lombard 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.