At a Glance
Median Income
$94,303
$44,032 per capita
Home Value
$318,200
Zillow: $358,473
Median Rent
$1,435/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
1,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
10.5% smoking rate
How Des Plaines Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Des Plaines's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Des Plaines a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Des Plaines residents earn a median household income of $94,303 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,032. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Des Plaines is $318,200 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,473. Median rent is $1,435/month, with 26.7% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Des Plaines reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,162/100K. The murder rate is 1.8/100K.
Education
38.7% of adults in Des Plaines hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Des Plaines has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population59,408
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density4,172/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born32.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,303
Per Capita$44,032
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A+
Home Value$318,200
Rent$1,435
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$358,473
Housing Units24,145
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property1,162/100K
Murder1.8/100K
Assault80/100K
Burglary418/100K
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation653 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Des Plaines was founded in 1852.
The median home in Des Plaines was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
32.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.