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Compare Des Plaines to West Chicago

This post compares Des Plaines, Illinois to West 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) West Chicago (city)
Population 58,805 27,385
Income (median) $51,285 $39,155
Home Value (median) $242,600 $238,000
White 75% 76%
Black 2% 2%
Asian 13% 7%
With Kids 28% 49%
Age (median) 43 33
Rentals 23% 34%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Plaines or West Chicago?
A: Des Plaines has a larger population count than West Chicago: 58805 compared with 27385 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: West Chicago does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 23% for Des Plaines versus 34% for West 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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