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Compare Des Plaines to McHenry

This post compares Des Plaines, Illinois to McHenry, 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) McHenry (city)
Population 58,805 26,730
Income (median) $51,285 $51,940
Home Value (median) $242,600 $173,800
White 75% 94%
Black 2% 0%
Asian 13% 2%
With Kids 28% 34%
Age (median) 43 39
Rentals 23% 28%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Plaines or McHenry?
A: Des Plaines has a larger population count than McHenry: 58805 compared with 26730 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: McHenry does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 23% for Des Plaines versus 28% for McHenry.

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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