Elburn is a somewhat small village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 6,408 people and two associated neighborhoods, Elburn is the 296th largest community in Illinois.

Elburn real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Elburn house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Elburn has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Elburn is also a village of artists. Elburn has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Elburn’s character.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 16.98% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Elburn is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Elburn’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Elburn. 51.73% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Elburn in 2018 was $47,332, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $189,328 for a family of four.

Elburn is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Elburn home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Elburn residents report their race to be White. Elburn also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 12.19% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Elburn include German, Irish, Norwegian, English, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Elburn is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.