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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the Des Plaines area can be challenging. Home prices in Des Plaines are now at a median cost of $204,256, lower than the Illinois average of $242,002.
The average cost of rent is $1,210/mo in Des Plaines, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the Des Plaines area. While nearly 51.83% of residents own their homes outright in Des Plaines, 29.11% rent.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in Des Plaines is $5,416 per month. Households that rent pay about 22.33% of their income on rent here. Des Plaines's most expensive areas are in the northwestern regions, while the cheapest areas are in the southwestern parts of the city.
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