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Compare Elmhurst to Des Plaines

This post compares Elmhurst, Illinois to Des Plaines, 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 Elmhurst (city) Des Plaines (city)
Population 46,139 58,805
Income (median) $79,255 $51,285
Home Value (median) $394,500 $242,600
White 89% 75%
Black 1% 2%
Asian 5% 13%
With Kids 37% 28%
Age (median) 39 43
Rentals 19% 23%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Elmhurst or Des Plaines?
A: Elmhurst has a similar population count than Des Plaines: 46139 compared with 58805 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Des Plaines does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 19% for Elmhurst versus 23% for Des Plaines.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Elmhurst may include: Glen-Ellyn, Park-Ridge, and Geneva.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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