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Compare Des Plaines to North Chicago

This post compares Des Plaines, Illinois to North 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) North Chicago (city)
Population 58,805 30,013
Income (median) $51,285 $24,317
Home Value (median) $242,600 $104,600
White 75% 54%
Black 2% 27%
Asian 13% 4%
With Kids 28% 37%
Age (median) 43 24
Rentals 23% 65%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Plaines or North Chicago?
A: Des Plaines has a larger population count than North Chicago: 58805 compared with 30013 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: North Chicago does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 23% for Des Plaines versus 65% for North 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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