Des Plaines, IL

Living in Des Plaines

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Bikeability 54
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Walkability 42
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 60
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Affordability 38
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Public Safety 44
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 67
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Schools 41
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Residents

59k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
38% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
66% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian13%
Black2%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate23%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$8.9k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$257k Median Home Value -$28k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$197 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Des Plaines

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Des Plaines

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 11
Feb 27 2 8
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 5 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 40 3 1
Dec 27 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Des Plaines

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Des Plaines, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Des Plaines, IL

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The Willows Academy
0 miles, NE
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Plato Academy
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Des Plaines, IL

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Elmhurst College
10 miles, S
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Dominican University
10 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Des Plaines, IL

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Airports

Airports near Des Plaines, IL

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