Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
West Chicago, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,365
Population
23,919
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Suburban comfort defines this picturesque Chicagoland community
Suburb
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Commuter
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Metra
As its name implies, the city of West Chicago is a suburban community located about 35 miles due west of the Chicago Loop. Metra rail service makes travel between the two cities highly convenient, and West Chicago has a cultivated a reputation as a popular home base for commuters. The compact Downtown area features a row of historic brick buildings lining Main Street, creating a charming walking district of locally-owned storefront businesses and tree-shaded sidewalks. Golf courses and large public parks surround the community, providing residents with abundant options for outdoor recreation; positioned near the center of the city, Turtle Splash Water Park is particularly popular in the summertime.
Explore the City
The Metra train runs through West Chicago taking residents to Chicago quickly and conveniently.
Plenty of amazing breakfast and lunch options for the residents of Cornerstone Lakes.
College of DuPage is 9 miles away from West Chicago and offers two-year associate degrees.
Walk the historic main street during Blooming Fest in West Chicago.
Homes in West Chicago are desirable for their entry-level pricing and wide range of styles.
Cornerstone Lakes residents can shop for fresh produce at the local Walmart.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,520
Average: $113,013
Education
5,860
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,764
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Chicago has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in West Chicago, IL is $1,370 for one bedroom, $1,636 for two bedrooms, and $1,545 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Chicago has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,370/month
660 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Chicago, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Norton Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
460 Students
Public
Grades K-8
254 Students
Public
Grades K-5
424 Students
Public
Grades K-5
357 Students
Public
Grades K-5
348 Students
Public
Grades K-8
254 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,036 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,975 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve
- Timber Ridge Forest Preserve
- West DuPage Woods
- Winfield Mounds Forest Preserve
- Kline Creek Farm
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway 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.