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Carol Stream, IL vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- The median age of a home in Carol Stream is 32.4% younger than the median age of a home in Arlington Heights.
 Carol Stream, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age37  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$363,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.63.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$23.1$11.0
 Homes Owned67.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented30.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Carol Stream, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,130$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,290  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,480$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,600  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,160$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,410  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Carol Stream, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Carol Stream, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9995.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99942.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock27.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock14.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.7%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Carol Stream, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198932.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock22.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196922.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock5.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Carol Stream    1 Reviews
Ismael · Carol Stream, IL
Great Place to Live but...
Over 13 years ago

Great place to live and raise a family but, taxes are high. The winters are very  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews
Scott · Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights
Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Jason · Rolling Meadows, IL
AH is nice
Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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debbie · Arlington Heights, IL
Why to live here
Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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