DuPage County

IL · Pop. 68,030 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

DuPage County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 68,030.

$/Acre: $9,139

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 126/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.47%

Combined Sales Tax6.72%

Cost of Living Index96.5

Median Household Income$66,788

Poverty Rate13.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,139

Median Home Price$566K

Acres for Sale892

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,252 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)316 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K538

Property Crime /100K691

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak