Des Plaines

Des Plaines is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 60,675. The city is a suburb of Chicago and is located just north of O'Hare International Airport. It is situated on and is named after the Des Plaines River, which runs through the city just east of its downtown area.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,638, and the median income for a family was $65,806. Males had a median income of $42,241 versus $30,885 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,146. About 3.0% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

A notable number of Cook County residents reside in unincorporated areas which use a Des Plaines zip code. These areas are densely populated and consist primarily of high density, multi-family housing with a very high percentage of foreign-born residents. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Des_Plaines,_Illinois

One Republic Mortgage in Des Plaines, Illinois

One Republic Mortgage, an Illinois lender and longtime servicer of Des Plaines, Illinois home sellers as well as buyers. The company prides itself on the boutique-style approach, allowing its team to devote personal attention to every file, placing the needs of our clients above all else.

ORM offers the best and most competitive mortgage interest rates for on the market. Transparency, integrity, and honesty are above all else when presenting the best home loan options for each individual situation.

The company leadership as well as the entire staff strive towards a customer-centric approach.

Public Schools

The strength of our local school system means your kids can get the kind of education they need to prepare them for their next move in life. And the availability of community college courses means that, no matter what your age, you’ll have the opportunity to take your knowledge to the next level. https://www.desplaines.org/explore-our-city/education

Shopping

Downtown Des Plaines offers on-the-go dining when you visit your favorite food truck. Pick up some corn tortilla tacos with freshly made pico with a fresh squeeze of lemon to give your day a boost. Food trucks can offer a wide variety of niche ethnic blends.

Things To Do in Des Plaines

The City of Des Plaines invites you to visit our new (old) downtown theatre! Check out a live performance and dine, drink and dance all under one roof! Our downtown has plenty of free parking and easy access from the Metra train station. We know you will love this beautifully renovated historic venue as much as we do! Visit www.desplainestheatre.com

In Des Plaines, you can enjoy outstanding leisure and recreational activities, including fishing, sailing, boating, canoeing and kayaking, miles of walking and biking trails, family aquatic centers, state-of-the-art fitness centers, 18-hole golf courses, horseback riding trails and more!

Connect with these resources to discover and enjoy Des Plaines!

• Des Plaines Bike Routes Map

• There are three different park districts that serve Des Plaines (depending on where you live): Des Plaines Park District, Elk Grove Park District

and the Mount Prospect Park District. Find out what park district you belong to by your address here.

Dining

Besides the fresh air and dazzling scenes, this Chicago suburb is home to beautiful restaurants offering different cuisines, from classic American to refreshing Italian and Greek.

Whether it's an afternoon snack, a hot cup of coffee or a relaxing meal with friends or family, take a break to recharge, refuel and indulge in a variety of dining options.

https://www.opentable.com/il/Des Plaines-restaurants

Des Plaines Farmers’ Market

Sam's Farmers Market can be found in Des Plaines.

You will find various types of food products such as meat, dairy products, poultry, fish, produce, deli products, freshly baked breads, alcohols and various kinds of vegetables and fruits. We guarantee that our products are of the best quality. Remember, we do not want to disappoint you. Customers are most important to us.

Healthcare and Hospitals

Des Plaines is committed to serving the needs of the community through disability, environmental health, social, nursing, and senior services, as provided through the Health & Human Services department in an effort to produce and maintain an environment that provides optimum health, safety, comfort and well-being, now and for future generations. Hospitals in or near Des Plaines, IL: Advocate Lutheran Gen Hospital, St. Alexius Medical Center, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital-Mary Campus, Elgin Mental Health and more.

Transportation

In Des Plaines, we've got access to planes, trains, buses, an impressive highway network and miles and miles of bicycle and walking trails. And, Chicago is a short 30 minute train ride-great for commuters or those looking to enjoy a day or evening in the Second City.

Des Plaines has convenient access to the interstate road system, including the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway (IL-390), Interstate 90 and Interstate 294 Tri-State Tollway.