Elmhurst is a city in DuPage County, in the Chicago metro area.
Elmhurst is an attractive established community with a perfect mixture of commerce and quiet suburban living. Recognized as a Tree City, U.S.A., Elmhurst was the 14th community in the state to be named an Illinois Certified City. The community has three industrial parks housing more than 1,900 businesses, and is home to a variety of cultural facilities that provide family entertainment. The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art features fine gems and gemstone carvings dating back to the Ming Dynasty. The Elmhurst Historical Museum occupies an 1892 mansion, and exhibits numerous books, photographs, newspapers, clothing, toys and other objects that describe Elmhurst's rich history. The Elmhurst College Arboretum is an accredited arboretum of woody plants and is registered as a national arboretum. It displays more than 1,000 plants of 270 species and varieties. The Elmhurst Fine Arts Museum is a new addition to the Cultural Arts Development Commission. School District 205, a kindergarten to 12th grade district, serves Elmhurst. High school students attend York Community High School. Elmhurst is also home to Elmhurst College.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $319,900
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 45,203. Elmhurst covers 10.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 685 feet above sea level.
Weather
Elmhurst, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 14.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Elmhurst is 36.27 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.62 Inches.
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