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Des Plaines
Area: 15.6 square miles, in Cook County
Population: 54,037 (1992)
Average Median Age: 37.5
Average Median Home Value: $154,450
Typical Property Tax Bill: $2,020
Median Gross Rent: $577
Housing Mix: 79.8% single-family units, 20.2% multifamily units
Distance to Chicago Loop: 15 miles
Distance to O'Hare: 1 mile
Des Plaines, Illinois, one of the leading communities in the northwest suburbs, is ideally located seventeen miles from the Chicago loop. With early pioneers settling in the area in 1835, Des Plaines has grown to incorporate a 15.78 square mile area with a population of 53,414.
The City is the proud home of several Fortune 500 companies, an excellent junior college, fine public and private school systems, an attentive public library with mobile service, a conscientious involved government and chamber of commerce and industry, two park districts offering a variety of recreational opportunities, lush county forest preserves, and progressive hospital and health care providers.
Des Plaines is a wonderful place to do business or reside, having a variety of housing opportunities designed to accommodate everyones living and financial needs. From contemporary high rise condominiums surrounding the downtown area to upscale new single family homes with classic, traditional designs, Des Plaines neighborhoods are friendly and characteristic of a community that cares. Approximately thirty churches and a nearby synagogue accommodate individual religious preferences. A well rounded community, Des Plaines offers something for everyone.
The City provides easy access to major tollways and the world's busiest airport, O'Hare International Airport, which provides an excellent means of domestic/international travel for both business and pleasure. One can travel from downtown Des Plaines to the airport terminals by vehicle in less than 10 minutes. Bus, train and subway service is readily available to provide convenient comfortable transportation.
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