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Compare Des Plaines to Crystal Lake

This post compares Des Plaines, Illinois to Crystal Lake, 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) Crystal Lake (city)
Population 58,805 40,331
Income (median) $51,285 $58,052
Home Value (median) $242,600 $208,500
White 75% 92%
Black 2% 1%
Asian 13% 2%
With Kids 28% 37%
Age (median) 43 38
Rentals 23% 25%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Plaines or Crystal Lake?
A: Des Plaines has a larger population count than Crystal Lake: 58805 compared with 40331 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Crystal Lake does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 23% for Des Plaines versus 25% for Crystal Lake.

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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