Living in Des Plaines, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Des Plaines · Census data 2020–2024
Des Plaines has 59,156 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $97,875 (17% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $335,600, the median rent is $1,606/month.
Des Plaines at a glance
- Population
- 59,156
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $97,875State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $335,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,606/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Des Plaines a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Des Plaines
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Des Plaines the median home value is $335,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,606 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,137 a month in housing costs.
Des Plaines median household income
The median household income in Des Plaines is $97,875 and the income per person is $45,076. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Des Plaines: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,856
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.58
Des Plaines demographics
- Population
- 59,156
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 22,537
- Foreign-born
- 34.2%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Des Plaines ›
Education in Des Plaines
38.9% of adults 25 and older in Des Plaines have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Des Plaines
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Des Plaines vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines | 59,156 | $97,875 | $335,600 | $1,606 |
| Mount Prospect | 55,472 | $101,720 | $397,400 | $1,502 |
| Park Ridge | 38,667 | $142,986 | $551,200 | $1,537 |
| Rosemont | 3,290 | $63,517 | $344,900 | $1,085 |
| Niles | 30,064 | $75,274 | $358,700 | $1,336 |
| Prospect Heights | 15,618 | $85,008 | $346,500 | $1,475 |
| Elk Grove Village | 31,987 | $94,175 | $347,100 | $1,618 |
| Glenview | 47,752 | $143,056 | $609,600 | $2,148 |
| Schiller Park | 11,393 | $69,696 | $275,000 | $1,221 |
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What is the median household income in Des Plaines, IL?
The median household income in Des Plaines is $97,875, 17% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Des Plaines?
The median home value in Des Plaines is $335,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Des Plaines?
The median gross rent in Des Plaines is $1,606 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Des Plaines, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Des Plaines?
The median age in Des Plaines is 42.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Des Plaines?
The average commute to work in Des Plaines is 28 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Des Plaines?
The unemployment rate in Des Plaines is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Des Plaines?
38.9% of adults in Des Plaines have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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