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Compare Arlington Heights to Des Plaines

This post compares Arlington Heights, Illinois to Des Plaines, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Arlington Heights (village) Des Plaines (city)
Population 75,911 58,805
Income (median) $68,162 $51,285
Home Value (median) $340,300 $242,600
White 85% 75%
Black 1% 2%
Asian 9% 13%
With Kids 27% 28%
Age (median) 44 43
Rentals 24% 23%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Arlington Heights or Des Plaines?
A: Arlington Heights has a larger population count than Des Plaines: 75911 compared with 58805 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Arlington Heights or in Des Plaines?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Arlington Heights.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Arlington Heights or Des Plaines?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Arlington Heights.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Arlington Heights does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 24% for Arlington Heights versus 23% for Des Plaines.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Arlington Heights may include: Downers-Grove, Darien, and Bloomingdale.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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