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Carol Stream, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Carol Stream, IL (DuPage County) — Census median home value $308,700, county listing prices up about 1.4% over the past year. Market data for Carol Stream houses and the broader area.
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Carol Stream, IL is in DuPage County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Carol Stream and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 39,427, with a median household income of $105,395. Census data puts Carol Stream houses at a median value of $308,700 (all owner-occupied homes); DuPage County's current median listing price runs $497,000, up about 1.4% over the past year.
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Market overview
Carol Stream housing market
Carol Stream is in DuPage County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Carol Stream and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$308,700
Population (Census ACS)
39,427
Median household income
$105,395
County price trend (2025)
6.24% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Carol Stream market snapshot
Population
39,427
County
DuPage County
Median Household Income
$105,395
Median Home Value (city)
$308,700
Median Listing Price (DuPage County)
$497,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,465/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carol Stream's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $308,700. Separately, DuPage County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $497,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
DuPage County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.24% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Carol Stream has an estimated population of 39,427 and a median household income of $105,395, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Carol Stream's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Bartlett (~3.6 mi), Hanover Park (~4.3 mi), Roselle (~4.8 mi), Streamwood (~7.3 mi), Schaumburg (~7.9 mi), Elk Grove Village (~9.3 mi), Elmhurst (~9.9 mi), Hoffman Estates (~10.0 mi), Bensenville (~10.1 mi), Geneva (~10.4 mi), South Elgin (~10.5 mi), Berkeley (~11.6 mi), Northlake (~11.7 mi), South Barrington (~11.7 mi), Rolling Meadows (~12.0 mi), Hillside (~12.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Carol Stream data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
39,427
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$308,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$105,395
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,465
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.24%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$497,000
Census place type
village
County
DuPage County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.14 sq mi
Census GEOID
1711332
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Carol Stream
Schools
Indian Prairie CUSD 204 — 33 schools, 25,687 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. DuPage addresses may be served by Indian Prairie CUSD 204, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Carol Stream FAQ
What are houses worth in Carol Stream, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Carol Stream at $308,700. DuPage County's current median listing price runs $497,000, up about 1.4% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Carol Stream, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Carol Stream, Census ACS data shows a median value of $308,700. Active listing prices in DuPage County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Carol Stream, IL?
Carol Stream houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding DuPage County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Carol Stream, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carol Stream's population at approximately 39,427.
What's the median rent in Carol Stream, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Carol Stream at approximately $1,465 per month.
What is the median household income in Carol Stream, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Carol Stream at approximately $105,395.
Is the Carol Stream housing market growing?
DuPage County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.24% annual change in 2025.
Is Carol Stream, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Carol Stream's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Carol Stream, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Indian Prairie CUSD 204 for many Carol Stream addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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