Homes for Sale in Des Plaines, IL – Convenience and Community
- homes
42.3
Median Age
$97,875
Median Household Income
27%
College Educated
29%
Household with children
Explore homes for sale in Des Plaines, IL, a thriving suburb just northwest of Chicago offering diverse neighborhoods and excellent commuter access. Des Plaines real estate includes spacious single-family homes and modern condos near shopping, parks, and the Metra station. Residents enjoy a blend of suburban comfort and urban convenience.
Des Plaines, Illinois
Population:
59,156
Average Income:
$97,875 Per Year
Median Age:
42 Years
Gender:
49% Male
50% Female
50% Female
Households:
22,537
29% with Children
Average Home Value:
$335,600
Occupancy:
79% Owned
16% Rented
4% Vacant
16% Rented
4% Vacant
Average Residency:
2 Years
Education:
24% High School
34% Associate
27% Bachelor
12% Graduate
34% Associate
27% Bachelor
12% Graduate
City Size
14.2 Mi2
Suburban Family Homes in Des Plaines, IL
Enjoy traditional architecture, large yards, and access to schools and community amenities.
Suburban Family Homes in Des Plaines, IL
courtesy: Compass
courtesy: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
courtesy: Coldwell Banker Realty
courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Condos & Townhomes in Des Plaines, IL
Low-maintenance living with modern finishes and proximity to transit and downtown shops.
Condos & Townhomes in Des Plaines, IL
courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
courtesy: @properties Christie�s International Real Estate
courtesy: Coldwell Banker Realty
courtesy: Century 21 Circle
Des Plaines real estate offers a well-connected lifestyle with excellent parks, schools, and local conveniences for homebuyers
Easy Commute – Near O’Hare and major highways for quick city access.
Local Recreation – Forest preserves, golf courses, and riverfront trails.
Community Amenities – Dining and shopping along Metropolitan Square.
Great Schools – Strong public and private education options.
Employment
- Professional 24%
- Manufacturing 21%
- Sales 9%
- Other 16%
- Services 12%
- Trades 7%
- Sciences 4%
- Arts 3%
- Professional 24%
- Manufacturing 21%
- Sales 9%
- Other 16%
- Services 12%
- Trades 7%
- Sciences 4%
- Arts 3%
Education
- High School 24%
- Associate 34%
- Bachelor 27%
- Graduate 12%
Occupancy
- Owned 79%
- Vacant 4%
- Rented 16%
Age
- 0 - 9 10%
- 10 - 17 9%
- 18 - 24 6%
- 25 - 64 52%
- 65 - 74 12%
- 75 And Over 8%
- 0 - 9 10%
- 10 - 17 9%
- 18 - 24 6%
- 25 - 64 52%
- 65 - 74 12%
- 75 And Over 8%
