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Carol Stream, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · DuPage County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
39,427
Population
4,309/sq mi density
$105,395
Median Income
$44,595 per capita
$308,700
Home Value
$368,752 Zillow
$1,465
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
73
Violent Crime/100K
1,040 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$105,395 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$308,700 home value, $1,465/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$308,700
10% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,465/mo
26% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.1%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
14,809
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$308,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$368,752
Median Sale Price
$380,000
Median List Price
$300,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.1%
Owner-Occupied
31.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,465/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,789/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
41 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
21.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$223
Active Inventory
46
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
68.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $308,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $368,752 |
| Median Sale Price | $380,000 |
| Median List Price | $300,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $223 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,465 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,789 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 41 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.7% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 46 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $223 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 14,809 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |