City Guide
Des Plaines, IL
Overview
Des Plaines, IL is well known for being the site of Ray Kroc's first McDonald's Franchise. This smaller city is home to about 60,000 residents. Living in Des Plaines means you can enjoy a number of outdoor activities including fishing, sailing, boating, canoeing and kayaking, miles of walking and biking trails, and more. The city is also home to the historic, newly renovated, Des Plaines Theatre, where residents can catch a concert or show.
What’s it like to live in Des Plaines, IL ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Des Plaines, IL you'll find that the median sale price is
$358,500
and homes stay on the market for 49 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Des Plaines are $385,000
and $213,500
, respectively. Des Plaines area townhouses have a median sale price of $400,000
, making them more expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Des Plaines, ILExplore our Des Plaines housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Des Plaines home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Des Plaines rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Des Plaines rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Des Plaines, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Des Plaines
| Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | $399,900 | 71 / 100 | 88 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| Downtown Des Plaines | $288,500 | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| North Shore | $685,000 | 69 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Bay Colony Condominiums | $218,000 | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| O'Hare | $229,900 | 61 / 100 | 50 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
Popular homes for sale in Des Plaines
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Des Plaines Migration & Relocation Trends
In Feb '25 - Apr '25, 16% of Des Plaines homebuyers searched to move out of Des Plaines, while 84% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into Des Plaines from outside metros.
- Peoria homebuyers searched to move into Des Plaines more than any other metro followed by Rockford and New York.
Where are people moving to Des Plaines from?
- 84% of Des Plaines homebuyers searched to stay within the Des Plaines metropolitan area.
- Cape Coral was the most popular destination among Des Plaines homebuyers followed by Phoenix and Sarasota.
Where are people from Des Plaines moving to?
Number of People Moving to Des Plaines
least
most
People are moving to Des Plaines from
| Inbound | Net inflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Feb '25 - Apr '25 | ||
| 1 | 1,034 | ||
| 2 | 992 | ||
| 3 | 916 | ||
| 4 | 738 | ||
| 5 | 732 | ||
| 6 | 452 | ||
| 7 | 447 | ||
| 8 | 431 | ||
| 9 | 290 | ||
| 10 | 249 | ||
People are leaving Des Plaines for
| Outbound | Net outflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Feb '25 - Apr '25 | ||
| 1 | 1,949 | ||
| 2 | 1,618 | ||
| 3 | 1,171 | ||
| 4 | 1,145 | ||
| 5 | 1,076 | ||
| 6 | 1,038 | ||
| 7 | 1,016 | ||
| 8 | 1,005 | ||
| 9 | 922 | ||
| 10 | 785 | ||
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Des Plaines, IL ?
There are countless activities to do in Des Plaines, IL from enjoying local art, dining at some of the best restaurants in town, or spending time at a park. The Des Plaines Historical Society, Koehnline Museum of Art, and Koehnline Museum Of Art, are 3 popular museums that you can explore. Performing arts venues like Prairie Lakes Community Theater and Leela Arts Center are popular amongst locals. Home to Dee Park, West Park, and Friendship Park Conservatory, these are some of the best parks in the city. For a quick taste of the town, stop by Restaurant Mehanata, Dotombori Japanese Restaurant, or Little Villa Restaurant & Pizzeria.
Explore some of the best things to do in Des Plaines
What's the best way to get around Des Plaines, IL ?
The best way to get around Des Plaines is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Des Plaines has a walk score of 57, meaning this area is somewhat walkable. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. Des Plaines has a transit score of 35, with a few nearby public transportation options. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 60016. You can also get around Des Plaines by bike. With a bike score of 54, there is some amount of infrastructure for biking.
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
Some Transit
Transit Score®
Bikeable
Bike Score®
Des Plaines Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Des Plaines has 2 heavy rail stations; Metra, Metra. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 7 car rental locations.
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