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Des Plaines, IL
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Population: 60,413
Home Price: $273,300
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Overview
Des Plaines is a midsize city in the state of Illinois with a population of 60,413. Des Plaines has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
29.8 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Des Plaines, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Des Plaines
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$38,455
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$79,453
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Des Plaines
Illinois
United States
Median Age
42.3
41.5
42.3
Gender
Des Plaines
Illinois
United States
Male
49.3%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
50.7%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Des Plaines
Illinois
United States
White
68.4%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
3.0%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.7%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
14.5%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
5.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.2%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Des Plaines
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$273,300
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,082
$721
$801
Family Households
53.0%
53.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
26.2%
26.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
78.9%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
21.1%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Des Plaines
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.4%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
21.7%
21.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.5%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.1%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
24.8%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Des Plaines
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
42.8%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
50.0%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Des Plaines
Illinois
United States
Murder
3.4
2.2
3.0
Rape
18.6
43.2
38.0
Robbery
22.0
33.2
40.7
Assault
50.8
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Des Plaines
Illinois
United States
Burglary
111.8
246.4
336.1
Theft
931.8
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
57.6
122.7
167.1
Arson
20.3
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Des Plaines, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
gluten free
quality products
craft beer
whole foods
food truck
delicious food
red wine
fast food chains
fooddrinks
hot wings
wine
dairy
hot sauce
restaurant
cooking
grocery
shopping dining
dining shopping
wine tasting
chicago sports
football
college football
sports teams
video games
sports coverage
eghs
college athletics
college basketball
professional wrestling
baseball
flag football
fitness
illini basketball
pop culture
teams
athletics
wrestling
basketball
golf
inspired by
nft
generative nft
arts culture
comics
fine art
fashion
nfts
pfp
library
architecture
craft
abstract
collection
sculpture
commissions closed
collectibles
poster
commissions
arts festival
spending time
video games
sports cards
agnjoe #dogecoin #bitcoin #asharmy
fighting games
fitness
anime
fps games
tv shows
horror movies
comics
local ironworker
disc golf
books
collector
card collector
collecting cards
trading cards
fulltime
ttrpgs
sports
marketing
sports coverage
digital marketing
music videos
professional wrestling
family friendly
content manager
digital media
special events
marketing advertising
pop culture
arts culture
quality content
tv
pro wrestling
tv shows
warner bros
public relations
fashion
chicago botanic
sports
family friendly
special events
space
summer
facility
air conditioning
facilities
dining shopping
shopping dining
recreational opportunities
fishing
cycling
nature
winter
indoor
lawn
recreational
beach
free shipping
online store
quality products
local grocery
online shopping
shopping center
whole foods
food truck
ecommerce solutions
poshmark
retail store
grocery store
pharmacy
shipping worldwide
ecommerce site
accessories
gift card
warehouse
retail
shopping trip
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