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Compare Des Plaines to Chicago Heights

This post compares Des Plaines, Illinois to Chicago Heights, 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) Chicago Heights (city)
Population 58,805 30,292
Income (median) $51,285 $40,740
Home Value (median) $242,600 $98,300
White 75% 34%
Black 2% 42%
Asian 13% 0%
With Kids 28% 35%
Age (median) 43 34
Rentals 23% 40%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Plaines or Chicago Heights?
A: Des Plaines has a larger population count than Chicago Heights: 58805 compared with 30292 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Chicago Heights does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 23% for Des Plaines versus 40% for Chicago Heights.

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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