At a Glance
Median Income
$105,395
$44,595 per capita
Home Value
$308,700
Zillow: $368,752
Median Rent
$1,465/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
1,040/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Carol Stream Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carol Stream's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carol Stream a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carol Stream residents earn a median household income of $105,395 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,595. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,915 business establishments, including 2,309 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carol Stream is $308,700 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,752. Median rent is $1,465/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Carol Stream reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,040/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.8% of adults in Carol Stream hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carol Stream has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population39,427
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density4,309/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,395
Per Capita$44,595
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$308,700
Rent$1,465
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$368,752
Housing Units14,809
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent73/100K
Property1,040/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault45/100K
Burglary101/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation738 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Carol Stream was founded in 1959.
The median home in Carol Stream was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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