10 Best Independent Living Communities in Yorkville, IL

Learn More About Independent Living in Yorkville, IL

A suburb of Chicago, Yorkville provides easy access to big-city attractions while retaining its peaceful, suburban feel. Residents can find everything they need within city limits, from shopping and dining to outdoor attractions like local parks and wildlife areas.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Yorkville are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Yorkville retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Yorkville, IL

The median monthly cost of independent living in 2019 was about $2,200 in the Yorkville area and $2,300 in the state of Illinois.

Learn More About Yorkville, IL

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Yorkville are rated 18 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
118	112	120	117	117	120

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$107,967 per year	$43,306 per year	$84,353 per year	$32,889 per year	$42,171 per year	$7,335 per year	$828 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Yorkville include:

Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, Critical Access Hospital
• Bed count: 20+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU

Rush-Copley Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 200+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Weather and Climate

Yorkville’s climate is classified as humid continental, meaning the area experiences hot summers and cold winters with short fluctuations in temperature. The average humidity level is 71%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 81%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
20°F	29°F	11°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	84°F	61°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 103

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 38″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
36	9.1%	19,925	1,000 per square mile	2.9

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	1.4%	10.2%	13.3%	<0.1%	2.8%	74.0%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Aurora: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 83/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Kendall County

Democratic	Republican	Other
46.0%	47.5%	6.4%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular historic sites and outdoor attractions in Yorkville include:

• The Kendall County Historical Society – Lyon Farm
• Yorkville Town Square
• Ron Clark Park
• Hoover Forest Preserve
• Richard Young Forest Preserve

Yorkville’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• NCG Cinema
• Yorkville Hometown Days
• Yorkville Marketplace
• Kendall Marketplace

Transportation

Kendall Area Transit provides county-wide bus transportation to Yorkville residents with reduced fares for senior citizens. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Yorkville.