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Des Plaines, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Des Plaines, IL (Cook County) — Census median home value $318,200, county listing prices up about 2.2% over the past year. Market data for Des Plaines houses and the broader area.
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Des Plaines, IL is in Cook County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Des Plaines and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 59,408, with a median household income of $94,303. Census data puts Des Plaines houses at a median value of $318,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Cook County's current median listing price runs $352,450, up about 2.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
Des Plaines housing market
Des Plaines is in Cook County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Des Plaines and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$318,200
Population (Census ACS)
59,408
Median household income
$94,303
County price trend (2025)
5.52% 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
Des Plaines market snapshot
Population
59,408
County
Cook County
Median Household Income
$94,303
Median Home Value (city)
$318,200
Median Listing Price (Cook County)
$352,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,435/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Des Plaines's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $318,200. Separately, Cook County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $352,450. 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
Cook County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.52% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Des Plaines has an estimated population of 59,408 and a median household income of $94,303, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Des Plaines's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% 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: Wood Dale (~6.2 mi), Itasca (~7.2 mi), Addison (~9.1 mi), Villa Park (~11.0 mi), Bloomingdale (~11.2 mi), Glendale Heights (~12.1 mi), Lombard (~12.6 mi), Oakbrook Terrace (~13.0 mi), Oak Brook (~13.9 mi), Glen Ellyn (~14.3 mi), Carol Stream (~14.3 mi), Wheaton (~16.2 mi), Clarendon Hills (~16.6 mi), Winfield (~16.8 mi), Westmont (~17.0 mi), Downers Grove (~17.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Des Plaines data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
59,408
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$318,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$94,303
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,435
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.52%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$352,450
Census place type
city
County
Cook County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
14.24 sq mi
Census GEOID
1719642
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 Des Plaines
Schools
City of Chicago SD 299 — 644 schools, 321,666 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cook addresses may be served by City of Chicago SD 299, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Des Plaines FAQ
What are houses worth in Des Plaines, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Des Plaines at $318,200. Cook County's current median listing price runs $352,450, up about 2.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Des Plaines, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Des Plaines, Census ACS data shows a median value of $318,200. Active listing prices in Cook County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Des Plaines, IL?
Des Plaines houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cook 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 Des Plaines, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Des Plaines's population at approximately 59,408.
What's the median rent in Des Plaines, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Des Plaines at approximately $1,435 per month.
What is the median household income in Des Plaines, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Des Plaines at approximately $94,303.
Is the Des Plaines housing market growing?
Cook County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.52% annual change in 2025.
Is Des Plaines, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Des Plaines's median home value at about 3.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% 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 Des Plaines, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest City of Chicago SD 299 for many Des Plaines addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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