Living in Des Plaines
Des Plaines is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 58,677 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 21%, #972 of 4,750), city lovers (top 26%, #1,056 of 4,114), expat professionals (top 28%, #1,995 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Des Plaines
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- The Des Plaines runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Chicago, 25 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 07 min and sets around 23:23; in late June it sets around 3:31.
How Des Plaines ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #7,384 of 11,898 | #444 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,635 of 9,771 | #351 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 41 | #4,778 of 8,006 | #317 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 47 | #3,625 of 6,237 | #245 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #7,070 of 9,474 | #327 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 53 | #6,360 of 9,474 | #317 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #6,855 of 10,762 | #304 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #1,350 of 4,537 | #42 of 241 | Map |
| Young professional | 64 | #1,413 of 4,444 | #41 of 230 | Map |
| DINKS | 68 | #1,171 of 3,053 | #39 of 161 | Map |
| Remote worker | 52 | #5,790 of 7,271 | #300 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | 64 | #3,362 of 6,227 | #137 of 314 | Map |
| Car-free household | 65 | #1,211 of 3,933 | #34 of 190 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #614 of 2,119 | #42 of 129 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 42 | #4,192 of 8,006 | #274 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 34 | #7,976 of 12,111 | #416 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 64 | #1,056 of 4,114 | #29 of 206 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #1,995 of 7,271 | #47 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #3,564 of 9,474 | #155 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 12 | #17,781 of 18,063 | #750 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 4 | #15,120 of 16,523 | #537 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 9 | #17,216 of 18,063 | #745 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #2,916 of 16,523 | #184 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #1,401 of 21,167 | #40 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #8,504 of 12,111 | #459 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | 59 | #5,168 of 6,413 | #97 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 63 | #3,816 of 12,111 | #136 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #972 of 4,750 | #32 of 254 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Park Ridge (Illinois) 4 km
- Mount Prospect 6 km
- Niles (Illinois) 7 km
- Elk Grove Village 8 km
- Prospect Heights 8 km
- Morton Grove 8 km
- Schiller Park 9 km
- Glenview (Illinois) 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.