At a Glance
Median Income
$119,566
$62,785 per capita
Home Value
$447,700
Zillow: $487,986
Median Rent
$1,731/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
1,149/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.1%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Wheaton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wheaton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wheaton 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
Wheaton residents earn a median household income of $119,566 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,785. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% 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 Wheaton is $447,700 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $487,986. Median rent is $1,731/month, with 27.2% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Wheaton reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,149/100K. The murder rate is 1.9/100K.
Education
64.1% of adults in Wheaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wheaton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population53,453
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density4,722/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,566
Per Capita$62,785
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$447,700
Rent$1,731
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$487,986
Housing Units21,028
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property1,149/100K
Murder1.9/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary96/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation751 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.1%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+26.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Wheaton was founded in 1831.
The median home in Wheaton was built in 1976.
24.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% 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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