Living in Wheaton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wheaton · Census data 2020–2024
Wheaton has 53,557 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $120,008 (44% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $455,700, the median rent is $1,799/month.
Wheaton at a glance
- Population
- 53,557
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $120,008State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $455,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,799/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Wheaton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 73% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wheaton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wheaton the median home value is $455,700, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,799 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,764 a month in housing costs.
Wheaton median household income
The median household income in Wheaton is $120,008 and the income per person is $62,088. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Wheaton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 20,359
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.54
Wheaton demographics
- Population
- 53,557
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 19,588
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wheaton ›
Education in Wheaton
64.5% of adults 25 and older in Wheaton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 28.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wheaton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 25.7%
- Drive alone
- 59.5%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Wheaton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton | 53,557 | $120,008 | $455,700 | $1,799 |
| Glen Ellyn | 28,390 | $140,938 | $544,000 | $1,433 |
| Winfield | 10,095 | $135,795 | $386,300 | $1,493 |
| Glendale Heights | 32,808 | $86,545 | $261,700 | $1,590 |
| Carol Stream | 39,460 | $102,309 | $335,000 | $1,529 |
| Lisle | 23,407 | $107,479 | $406,800 | $1,658 |
| Warrenville | 14,718 | $100,321 | $286,100 | $1,926 |
| Lombard | 43,619 | $100,362 | $335,700 | $1,948 |
| Downers Grove | 50,054 | $115,114 | $449,800 | $1,656 |
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What is the median household income in Wheaton, IL?
The median household income in Wheaton is $120,008, 44% 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 Wheaton?
The median home value in Wheaton is $455,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Wheaton?
The median gross rent in Wheaton is $1,799 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Wheaton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 73% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wheaton?
The median age in Wheaton is 36.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Wheaton?
The average commute to work in Wheaton is 26 minutes; 25.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wheaton?
The unemployment rate in Wheaton is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wheaton?
64.5% of adults in Wheaton 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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