Dupage County Public RecordsIllinois

DuPage County, IL boasts over 90 public high schools and numerous private institutions, with public high school graduation rates exceeding 92%. About 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. School districts like Naperville CUSD 203 and Hinsdale Township rank among Illinois’ top 5, often scoring above 8/10 for academic performance. Educational programs include Advanced Placement, STEM, and vocational training. School safety remains a priority, with reported incidents below state averages. Adult education is supported through the College of DuPage, which enrolls over 24,000 students annually.

As of 2023, DuPage County, IL, boasts an employment rate of approximately 96.6%. Major industries include healthcare and social assistance (13%), professional and technical services (12%), and retail trade (10%). Office and administrative support (12%) and management roles (11%) are leading occupation types. About 82% of workers commute by car, with an average travel time of 29 minutes. Over 60% of employed residents work within DuPage County, while roughly 35% commute to neighboring Cook County, including the Chicago metropolitan area.

DuPage County, IL, boasts a 72% homeownership rate, with median home values at $340,000 and average monthly rents around $1,600. The housing market has seen property values rise by about 5% annually since 2021. Home types range from historic single-family houses in Elmhurst and Glen Ellyn, to modern condos and townhomes in Naperville. Notable neighborhoods include Wheaton, Downers Grove, and Hinsdale. Property taxes are relatively high, with an average rate of 2.16%, meaning annual taxes of approximately $7,340 on a median-priced home. The area attracts families for its strong schools and amenities.

As of the 2020 Census, DuPage County, IL had a population of 930,528. The median age was 39.7 years. Women comprised 50.9% and men 49.1%. Racially, 66.6% identified as White (non-Hispanic), 15.7% Asian, 6.9% Black or African American, 3.1% of two or more races, and 14.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race, reflecting the county’s diverse demographics.

DuPage County, IL, has over 665,000 registered voters as of 2024. Voters participate in primaries, general, and local elections, with turnout ranging from 25% (primaries) to 69% (general). The county maintains 263 polling locations and offers early/mail voting. The Election Division, under the County Clerk, administers voting. In 2022, Democrats won 12 of 18 county offices, reflecting recent trends from traditionally Republican dominance. Key issues include property taxes and suburban growth. The two major parties—Democrats and Republicans—actively campaign, with nonpartisan local races also common. Official results and polling information are posted at dupagecounty.gov/election.

DuPage County, IL, is considered one of the safer suburban areas near Chicago, with a 2023 crime rate of 11.32 incidents per 1,000 residents—lower than the national average. Violent crime rates remain low at 1.01 per 1,000, while property crimes stand at 10.31 per 1,000 people. The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and local police actively report and address incidents, contributing to a 12% crime decline over five years. Residents widely use online crime reporting tools, improving response efficiency and public safety.