Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
11%
Carpentersville, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,209
Population
36,643
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Savor suburban calm with close access to Chicago
Suburban
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Riverside
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Scenic
Surrounded by a host of lush forest preserves, Carpentersville is a scenic suburb cut by the Fox River in Kane County. Located just 40 miles northwest of Chicago, Carpentersville offers residents a peaceful atmosphere within close distance to the bustle of city life. Outdoor recreation abounds at many parks, golf clubs, and forest preserves near Carpentersville. Shopping opportunities are plentiful at the Spring Hill Mall in Carpentersville while adventure thrives at Santa’s Village Azoosment Park, Sears Centre Arena, Randall Oaks Zoo, and the Grand Victoria Casino nearby. Getting around from Carpentersville is easy with close access to I-90.
Explore the City
Most of the houses in Dundee are on individual lots and surrounded by evergreen trees.
Duke's Blues-N-BBQ brings southern flavor to Dundee in a converted train caboose.
If you need to go grocery shopping, head to Village Fresh Market in Dundee.
Spring Lake Forest Preserve grants 45 miles of woodlands in Dundee.
Families can appreciate Jelke Creek Bird Sanctuary during summer months in Carpentersville.
Raceway Woods Forest Preserve is a 122-acre open space named after the old track.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,476
Average: $95,903
Education
7,425
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
19,549
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carpentersville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Carpentersville, IL is $1,209 for one bedroom, and $1,302 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carpentersville has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,209/month
660 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Carpentersville, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
724 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
546 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
520 Students
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
Public
Grades K-5
240 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,060 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,405 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 6-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Raceway Woods Forest Preserve
- Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve
- Binnie Forest Preserve
- Tyler Creek Forest Preserve
- Spring Lake Nature Preserve
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.