Real Estate Market Update for Des Plaines, IL
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Welcome to your monthly "Market Update". Let's take a look at residential real-estate activity in your area during the month of March. The number of active listings was down 52% from one year earlier and down 19% from the previous month This smaller inventory means that buyers who waited to buy may have had a smaller selection to choose from. As you can see, the median listing price for the month... was just under 180-thousand dollars. Compared to last year, the average number of days units spent on the market before being sold was down 23% This lower number of days may signal a positive trend in the local inventory-turnover rate. Meanwhile, The median sale price was just over 130-thousand dollars. Overall, The number of units sold Increased 29% year-over-year and Increased 31% month-over-month These figures may indicate that buyers have been taking advantage of competitive pricing and interest-rates. Thanks for watching. We hope you use this information to make smart, informed decisions in your upcoming real-estate transactions. Feel free to contact us for more information or further assistance.
Map Information for Des Plaines, IL
Area Information for Des Plaines, IL
  • Population: 57,834
  • Median Age: 33.8 yr
  • Median Commute Time: 22.84 mins
  • Educational Climate*: 4
  • Recycling Likelihood**: 125
  • Sales Tax: 5%
  • Population Density: 4,016/sq mi
  • Population Change Since 2000: 1%
  • Closest Airport: Chicago O'hare International
  • Closest College: Christian Life College
  • Closest Jr. College: Oakton Community College
  • Median Household Income: $62,322
  • Annual Residential Turnover: 14.34%
  • Median Years in Residence: 4.15 yr
  • Median Home Sales Price: $165,000
  • Closest Major Sports Team: Chicago Rockstars
  • Change Avg. Household Income Since 2000: 14%
* Scale from 1-5   ** Index where 100 is the national average
Demographic Data for Des Plaines, IL
Median Age: 33.8 Married: 43% Number of Households: 22,803 Households with Children: 6,975
Community:
    • Occupancy Types
      • 3599 Vacant
      • 8822 Owned
      • 12512 Rented
    • Transportation to Work
      • 43% Drive
      • 47% Public Transportation
      • 8% Walk / Bike / Other
      • 8% Work at Home
    National Index Comparisons:
    (100 National Average)
      • Population By Sex(%)
        • 50% Male
        • 50% Female
      • White/Blue Collar Jobs
        • 50% White Collar
        • 50% Blue Collar
      School Data for Des Plaines, IL

      School Name Distance Type Grades GreatSchools Rating Parent Rating
      South Elementary School 0.5 mi Public K - 5 3 0
      Our Lady Of Destiny 0.5 mi Catholic K - 8 0 5
      Central Elementary School 0.8 mi Public K - 5 3-5 4
      Plainfield Elementary School 0.8 mi Public K - 5 3-5 0
      Immanuel Lutheran School 0.8 mi Private K - 8 0 0
      Algonquin Middle School 0.9 mi Public 5 - 8 3 4
      Forest Elementary School 0.9 mi Public K - 5 3 5
      Willows Academy 1.0 mi Private K - 12 0 5
      Science & Arts Academy 1.1 mi Private K - 8 0 4
      Maine West High School 1.1 mi Public 9 - 12 3-5 4
      Iroquois Community School 1.3 mi Public K - 8 4-5 4
      Joseph Academy - Scott Nolan 1.3 mi Private SPECIAL EDUCATION 0 0
      North Elementary School 1.4 mi Public K - 5 2-5 3
      Camelot School 1.5 mi Private SPECIAL EDUCATION 0 0
      Orchard Place Elementary School 1.6 mi Public K - 5 2 5
      Terrace Elementary School 1.7 mi Public K - 5 4-5 5
      Devonshire Elementary School 1.9 mi Public K - 5 4 4
      Cumberland Elementary School 2.1 mi Public K - 5 3-5 3
      Chippewa Middle School 2.2 mi Public 5 - 8 3-5 5
      Brentwood Bapt Christian Academy 2.2 mi Private K - 12 0 4
      Stevenson School 2.3 mi Public K - 6 3 4
      Friendship Junior High School 2.3 mi Public 5 - 8 3-5 4
      Brentwood Elementary School 2.3 mi Public K - 5 3-5 4
      St Zachary School 2.4 mi Catholic K - 8 0 5
      Rosemont Elementary School 2.7 mi Public K - 8 4 0
      Apollo Elementary School 3.1 mi Public K - 6 2-5 3
      Joseph Academy - Des Plaines 3.2 mi Private SPECIAL EDUCATION 0 0
      Proximity to listed schools and their school district(s) does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact a local real estate professional or the local school district(s) for the most current information relating to schools in the area. Sources: GreatSchools.org and Onboard Informatics © 2010
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        Community information and market data Powered by Onboard Informatics. Copyright ©2013 Onboard Informatics. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. * Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 4.75% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.