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Moving to Des Plaines, IL
$389,900Median listing price
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About Des Plaines
Des Plaines (~60,000) is a major northwest suburb with a real downtown, the Des Plaines River and forest preserves on its doorstep, and the distinction of hosting the first McDonald's franchise (the museum replica draws visitors). Housing spans 1950s ranches, riverfront neighborhoods, and newer townhomes; the downtown around the Metra station has been steadily redeveloped.
Home prices in Des Plaines
The median listing price in Des Plaines is $389,900.
Top places in Des Plaines
- Downtown Des Plaines
- McDonald's #1 Store Museum (replica of the first franchise)
- Des Plaines River Trail and nearby forest preserves.
- Rivers Casino Des Plaines
- Lake Park and the Des Plaines Park District facilities.
- Oakton Community College (Des Plaines campus).
- Annual Summer Jam and downtown events.
Commuting from Des Plaines
- Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line; in-town station: Des Plaines (downtown).
- Typical weekday trip to Ogilvie Transportation Center: approximately 40–50 minutes (approximate; varies by express/local pattern).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; via I-90, traffic-dependent).
Des Plaines FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Des Plaines, IL?
The median listing price in Des Plaines is $389,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Des Plaines, IL?
Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line; in-town station: Des Plaines (downtown).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.