Aurora, IL

Aurora is a city located in Cook County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 183,053. The metropolitan area had a population of 1,079,587 as of 2010.

The city was founded by John Kinzie and James A. Brown in 1833 and was originally called " Chicago West". It was incorporated as a village on February 22, 1855 and as a city on February 14, 1876. The name Aurora is derived from the Latin word for dawn or morning.

Real estate in Aurora is highly sought after due to its location just outside of Chicago and its many amenities such as parks and shopping districts. There are many different types of real estate available in Aurora including single family homes, townhomes/condos/apartments, commercial properties (including office buildings and retail stores), industrial properties (including warehouses and manufacturing plants), and land parcels (including undeveloped land).

The median home price in Aurora was $269,900 as of September 2016 according to Zillow. This makes it one of the more affordable cities to live in Illinois compared to other major metropolitan areas such as Chicago or Springfield. Additionally, there are many different real estate agents available in Aurora who can help you find the perfect home for your needs.