Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Wheaton, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,745
Population
51,724
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Surrounded by colleges and universities, this Chicago suburb is ideal for students.
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College Town
Wheaton sits 26 miles west of Chicago as the county seat of DuPage County, a suburban city with real character and a walkable downtown core worth exploring on foot. Town Square Shopping Center draws locals for outdoor dining and retail, while the Cosley Zoo and the DuPage County Historical Museum, open since 1891, give the city a grounded sense of place. The Metra rail line connects residents directly to the Loop, making a car-free commute entirely possible for those with jobs in the city.
Wheaton College anchors the area academically and culturally, and several other institutions, including the College of DuPage and North Central College, are just minutes away. The Grand Theater, built in 1925 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the more striking reminders of how far back this community’s story goes. Renters will find a solid mix of apartment communities, including garden-style buildings, townhomes, and multi-story residences, spread across a compact, 12-square-mile footprint that keeps daily errands close and commutes manageable.
Explore the City
Cantigny Park's gardens are perfect for nature lovers in Wheaton.
Historic Blanchard Hall sits at the center of Wheaton College's main campus.
Summer brings family and friends out to see live music at Wheaton's Cantigny Beer Garden.
Memorial Park is packed for the annual Shakespeare in the Park performances.
Downtown Wheaton has a historic charm with a bustling commercial district.
Stunning large historic homes dot the landscape of Downtown Wheaton.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$113,368
Average: $142,008
Education
25,024
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,514
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wheaton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Wheaton, IL is $1,258 for a studio, $1,744 for one bedroom, $2,224 for two bedrooms, and $3,052 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wheaton has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,744/month
758 Sq Ft
House
$3,141/month
1,451 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,045/month
799 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,556/month
1,104 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wheaton, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
484 Students
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
Public
Grades K-5
311 Students
Public
Grades K-5
202 Students
Public
Grades K-5
442 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
714 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
513 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
617 Students
Public
Grades 2-11
47 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,830 Students
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,819 Students
Public
Grades 2-11
47 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lincoln Marsh Natural Area
- Cosley Zoo
- Danada Forest Preserve
- Herrick Lake Forest Preserve
- Cantigny Park
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- 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 June 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.