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Downers Grove, Illinois: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 0.79 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Downers Grove, 69% lower than the rate across Illinois (2.5). The median household income is $115,114 and the median home value is $449,800. About 50,054 people live in Downers Grove.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Downers Grove?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Downers Grove at 0.79 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (40 in all). It stands at 69% lower than the Illinois rate (2.5); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 1 murder. Property crime came to 382 offenses (7.5 per 1,000; Illinois: 15.1). Violent crimes rose 3900% between 2022 and 2025 (1 to 40).
| Offense (2025) | Downers Grove count | Per 1,000 | Illinois per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 40 | 0.79 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 6 | 0.12 | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.14 | 0.60 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 26 | 0.51 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 382 | 7.5 | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 42 | 0.83 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 311 | 6.1 | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 29 | 0.57 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Downers Grove changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| 2023 | 47 | 433 | 0 |
| 2024 | 57 | 432 | 1 |
| 2025 | 40 | 382 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Downers Grove Police Department's own reports.
How does Downers Grove compare with Illinois?
The median household income in Downers Grove is $115,114, 38% higher than the Illinois median ($83,390). The median owner-occupied home is worth $449,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,656 a month. About 50,054 people live on 15 square miles of land, roughly 3,416 per square mile. The city lies in DuPage County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Downers Grove | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,054 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $115,114 | $83,390 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $449,800 | $263,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,656 | $1,274 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5% | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 58.2% | 37.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 75.2% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 43.6 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Downers Grove?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, DuPage County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Downers Grove?
Downers Grove city limits had 2 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: Butterfield Rd (IL 56) and I-88 (Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway). 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Downers Grove?
Inside the city limits there are 15 public schools (2024-25) and 7 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Downers Grove
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Downers Grove city limits. There are 3 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map inside the Downers Grove city limits: Binny's Beverage Depot (Downers Grove), Bubbly Side of Life (Downers Grove), Cellar 406 (Downers Grove), LIQUOR 2 GO (Downers Grove), Prestige Liquors (Downers Grove), Save Max Liquor (Downers Grove) and Stop 24 Food & Liquors. Illinois has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Downers Grove city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Downers Grove?
In 2025, Downers Grove had 0.79 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (40 reported), 69% lower than the Illinois rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 7.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Downers Grove?
$115,114 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $83,390 for Illinois.
How much do homes cost in Downers Grove?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $449,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $263,300 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Downers Grove?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, DuPage County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Wheaton, IL (6 mi) · Naperville, IL (8 mi) · Bolingbrook, IL (9 mi) · Berwyn, IL (12 mi) · Oak Park, IL (13 mi) · Cicero, IL (14 mi)
More: Illinois statewide numbers · county page: DuPage County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Downers Grove village.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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