Here's what it costs to live in Carol Stream, Illinois, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,465 per month, while the typical home is valued around $308,700. Households earn a median of $105,395 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$105,395
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,465
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$308,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.95%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
39,427
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Carol Stream?
The cost of living index for Carol Stream is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Carol Stream?
The median gross rent in Carol Stream is $1,465 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Carol Stream?
The median household income in Carol Stream is $105,395 per year.
What is the median home value in Carol Stream?
The median home value in Carol Stream is $308,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Carol Stream?
Air quality data for Carol Stream is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Carol Stream?
Illinois has a top state income tax rate of 4.95% and a statewide sales tax of 6.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology