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Compare South Elgin to Des Plaines

This post compares South Elgin, 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 South Elgin (village) Des Plaines (city)
Population 22,322 58,805
Income (median) $56,560 $51,285
Home Value (median) $216,900 $242,600
White 83% 75%
Black 4% 2%
Asian 5% 13%
With Kids 46% 28%
Age (median) 36 43
Rentals 18% 23%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, South Elgin or Des Plaines?
A: South Elgin has a much smaller population count than Des Plaines: 22322 compared with 58805 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Des Plaines does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 18% for South Elgin versus 23% for Des Plaines.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to South Elgin may include: Lake-in-the-Hills, Oswego, and Lockport.

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

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