Des Plaines is a city in Illinois state in USA with a population of 58316 residents.. The poverty rate of Des Plaines is 7.9%, which is 44% lower than national average. The typical household in Des Plaines earns $73639 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 31.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Des Plaines, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Des Plaines remained 4.2%, which is 11% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Des Plaines, only 38% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Des Plaines is 114, which is 14% higher than national average. Median home value in Des Plaines is $267200 , which is 16% higher than national average. While median income in Des Plaines remained $73639, which is 9% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.