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Carol Stream, IL

Founded 1959DuPage CountyElev. 231 m
Population
39,427
Median home
$308,700
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Carol Stream

Carol Stream is home to roughly 39,427 residents. Carol Stream was founded in 1959 and sits in DuPage County. The median age is 39.3 and the median household income is $105,395. Homes carry a median value of $308,700, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (50.5%). Around 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
39,427
Median age
39.3
Median household income
$105,395
Per-capita income
$44,595
Poverty rate
7%
High-school grad or higher
90.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg. commute
28.9 min
Work from home
13.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White50.5%
Hispanic or Latino18.3%
Black6.4%
Asian19.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.1%
Sales & office23.7%
Production, transportation & material moving15.5%
Service13.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$308,700
Median gross rent
$1,465/mo
Owner-occupied
68.1%
Median year built
1984
Households
14,310
Avg. household size
2.73

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Carol Stream has 9 public schools — 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Glenbard North High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Jay Stream Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Carol Stream Elem SchoolElementary
Cloverdale Elem SchoolElementary
Evergreen Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Heritage Lakes Elem SchoolElementary
Roy De Shane Elementary SchoolElementary
Spring Trail Elementary SchoolElementary
Western Trails Elem SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime80% below national
Carol Stream78
Illinois322
United States386
↑ 7% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime59% below national
Carol Stream806
Illinois1,791
United States1,952
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Carol Stream Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

25 facilities in Carol Stream report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Replogle Globes Inc · Dupage CountyBanner Services Corp · Dupage CountyGivaudan Flavorings Corp · Dupage CountyGraphic Packaging International Llc · Dupage CountyViktron Lp, Viktron Carol Stream (Dba) · Dupage CountyDavies Molding Llc · Dupage CountyFic America · Dupage CountyGalaxy Circuits · Dupage CountyCore Pipe Products Aka Gerlin Inc. · Dupage CountyGaylord Container Corp · Dupage CountyA J Antunes & Co · Dupage CountyKns Cos Inc · Dupage County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · DuPage County
Cold waveVery High
Strong windVery High
TornadoVery High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Carol Stream is in DuPage County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Carol Stream was founded in 1959 and sits in DuPage County. Elevation ~231 m.

Map of Carol Stream
Carol Stream, IL
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Registered sex offenders in Carol Stream, IL (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Carol Stream, Illinois.

Kevin R Nelson, 55
Carol Stream · Du Page County · 60188
Kevin R Nelson, 55
Carol Stream · Wake County · 60188
Jose S Hernandez, 52
Carol Stream · Du Page County · 60188
William Thomas Allen, 79
Carol Stream · Dupage County · 60188
William Thomas Allen, 79
Carol Stream · Dupage County · 60188
AKA William Allen Thomas, William T Allen
David P Smith, 61
Carol Stream · Du Page County · 60188
AKA David Smith
Michael Alfonso, 57
Carol Stream · Du Page County · 60188
AKA Harry Christopher, X Cuban

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Carol Stream — frequently asked

What is the population of Carol Stream, Illinois?
Carol Stream has a population of about 39,427, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Carol Stream?
The median home value in Carol Stream is $308,700, and the median gross rent is $1,465/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Carol Stream safe? What is the crime rate?
Carol Stream Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 78 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Carol Stream face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates DuPage County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Carol Stream?
Carol Stream has 9 public schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Carol Stream?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Carol Stream. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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