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Compare Des Plaines to Chicago

This post compares Des Plaines, Illinois to Chicago, 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 (city)
Population 58,805 2,722,586
Income (median) $51,285 $49,309
Home Value (median) $242,600 $234,500
White 75% 49%
Black 2% 30%
Asian 13% 6%
With Kids 28% 27%
Age (median) 43 34
Rentals 23% 55%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Plaines or Chicago?
A: Des Plaines has a much smaller population count than Chicago: 58805 compared with 2722586 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Chicago does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 23% for Des Plaines versus 55% for Chicago.

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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