Des Plaines, IL
Living in Des Plaines
Bikeability54
Walkability42
Commute33
Public Transit60
Affordability38
Public Safety44
Airports95
Hospitals74
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
59kPopulation+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
$70kMedian 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
$257kMedian Home Value-$28k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian 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
The Willows Academy
0 miles, NE
Plato Academy
1 miles, NE
A Mothers Touch Learning Academy
1 miles, NE
St Zachary Elementary School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Des Plaines, IL
Hebrew Theological College
7 miles, E
Chamberlain University-Illinois
9 miles, SW
Elmhurst College
10 miles, S
Dominican University
10 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Des Plaines, IL
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
1 miles, NE
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
3 miles, E
Northwest Community Hospital 1
5 miles, NW
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Des Plaines, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
4 miles, S
Chicago Midway International Airport
19 miles, SE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
62 miles, W
General Mitchell International Airport
63 miles, N