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Des Plaines
  • Town in Illinois
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Des Plaines

#3,323 in Best Places to Live in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Des Plaines is a town in Illinois with a population of 60,413. Des Plaines is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Des Plaines offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Des Plaines there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Des Plaines and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Des Plaines are highly rated.
    About Des Plaines...
    Population
    60,413
    Town near
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $273,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,171
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      28.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      20.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      23.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      134
      500.1
    • Theft
      931.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      52.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Des Plaines

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,453
    National
    $69,021
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