As of 2012, Des Plaines's population is 58,364 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.11 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Des Plaines is $167,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.27 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Des Plaines's cost of living is 8.30% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Des Plaines public schools spend $5,616 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.7 students per teacher in Des Plaines. --------------------The unemployment rate in Des Plaines is 10.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Des Plaines jobs have Decreased by 0.38 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 31 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Des Plaines's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Most Expensive Listing
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
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