Housing & Real Estate — Carol Stream, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 14,786 |
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| Occupied | 14,310 |
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| Vacant | 476 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 9,746 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 4,564 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $335,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$405,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,465/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $7,987/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 17.2% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 30.8% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 274 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,202 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 3,077 |
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| Built before 1960 | 926 |
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| Median Year Built | 1984 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
