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Real Estate & Homes in Aurora - Illinois - Aurora, Illinois homes and communities AuroraAurora HistoryFounded in 1837, Aurora is now the third-largest city in Illinois. "The City of Lights" is located west of the Chicago Metro area on the Fox River. Pop culture fans know that Aurora is the hometown of Wayne Campbell, the "Saturday Night Live" character who hosted a public access show from his parents' basement. But "Wayne's World" isn't the only "excellent" thing you'll find in this booming suburb.Aurora offers all the amenities of large city with the comfortable feel of small-town neighborhoods. The city boasts excellent schools, low crime rates, a pro-business environment, a historic downtown area, abundant parks and golf courses, and a plethora of cultural activities. Residents also enjoy plenty of dining, shopping, special events and recreational opportunities. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Aurora is the 14th fastest-growing city in the United States. High-tech firms along the I-88 corridor have driven strong job growth that has helped the city maintain its infrastructure and expanding population. ActivitiesAurora has many cultural, historical, recreational and entertainment opportunities. There are eight city parks, including two water parks, the Aurora City Zoo, bike trails, tennis courts and several ball fields. Parks and trails are easily accessible from all parts of the city.There are 50 golf courses within a 30-mile radius of Aurora, including six local facilities: Fox Valley Country Club, Fox Bend Country Club, Orchard Valley Golf Course, Phillips Park Golf Course, Stonebridge Country Club and White Eagle Country Club. Other public open spaces include Rotary Park, Millennium Plaza and Sesquicentennial Park. Aurora Fast FactsLocation: Aurora is located about 42 miles west of Chicago*Total area: 39.42 square miles *Population: 142,990 *Housing units: 48,797 Average annual rainfall: 38.39 inches Average temperatures: 72ºF in summer, 20ºF in winter *Information provided by 2000 Census SchoolsThere are 46 public schools in Aurora, and there are a number of private schools, including three Catholic high schools and one Christian high school. Six school districts serve the growing city.The Illinois Math and Science Academy is one of only three schools in the nation of its kind. It is a three-year, public residential high school. Students at this school scored an average of 31.1 on the ACT in 1998, the highest in the nation. Institutions of higher learning include Waubonsee Community College and Aurora University, a private, independent institution with an enrollment of more than 2,000 students. HomesThe real estate market is diverse and relatively affordable, offering a tapestry of different architectural styles and time periods. You'll find everything from two-story, ranch- and bungalow-style homes to incredible castle-like estates. Condominiums and townhouses start at under $100,000 and run up to $400,000 for newer units. Single-family detached homes can be found for under $100,000 and range up to $1 million and more for large estate properties.Golf course communities such as Orchard Valley, the Townes at Stonebridge and White Eagle offer homes with golf course frontage and/or views. Homes are also available in communities such as Barrington Ridge, Century Farms, Diamond Bay, Heather Glen, Lakewood Valley, Nature’s Edge, Oakhurst, Shell Lake Estates, Stillwater, Stonebridge and Tamarack Fairways. Where is Aurora?
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