Yorkville is a medium-sized city located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 23,835 people and three associated neighborhoods, Yorkville is the 112th largest community in Illinois. Much of the housing stock in Yorkville was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Yorkville economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Yorkville, where the median household income is $105,322.00. Yorkville real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Yorkville house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some cities, Yorkville isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Yorkville are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Yorkville is a city of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Yorkville who work in office and administrative support (13.46%), management occupations (12.38%), and sales jobs (9.49%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 8.93% 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. Yorkville 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 city’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, Yorkville’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One downside of living in Yorkville is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Yorkville, the average commute to work is 34.57 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. The population of Yorkville is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 39.79% of adults in Yorkville have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Yorkville in 2022 was $43,075, which is upper middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $172,300 for a family of four. Yorkville is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Yorkville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Yorkville residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Yorkville also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 14.79% of the city’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Yorkville include German, Irish, Italian, Polish, and English. The most common language spoken in Yorkville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
