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Compare Des Plaines to Aurora

This post compares Des Plaines, Illinois to Aurora, 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 Des Plaines (city) Aurora (city)
Population 58,805 200,946
Income (median) $51,285 $44,325
Home Value (median) $242,600 $170,800
White 75% 56%
Black 2% 10%
Asian 13% 8%
With Kids 28% 45%
Age (median) 43 32
Rentals 23% 35%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Plaines or Aurora?
A: Des Plaines has a much smaller population count than Aurora: 58805 compared with 200946 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Aurora does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 23% for Des Plaines versus 35% for Aurora.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Des Plaines may include: Elk-Grove-Village, Bloomingdale, and Lombard.

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

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