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Compare Des Plaines to Northbrook

This post compares Des Plaines, Illinois to Northbrook, 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) Northbrook (village)
Population 58,805 33,591
Income (median) $51,285 $100,243
Home Value (median) $242,600 $517,700
White 75% 83%
Black 2% 1%
Asian 13% 13%
With Kids 28% 29%
Age (median) 43 49
Rentals 23% 12%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Plaines or Northbrook?
A: Des Plaines has a larger population count than Northbrook: 58805 compared with 33591 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Des Plaines does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 23% for Des Plaines versus 12% for Northbrook.

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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