State rank#2 of 102
Smallest county930,024 residentsCook County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 17043
DuPage County, Illinois
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population930,024
Household income$112,096
Unemployment4.3%
Life expectancy81.3 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
DuPage County has 930,024 residents and ranks #2 by population among Illinois county equivalents. Median household income is $112,096. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.3%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Illinois
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to DuPage County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside DuPage County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $391,400 median home value and $1,688/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $112,096, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
DuPage County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and life expectancy. College attainment is 51.8% and life expectancy is 81.3 years.
Potential advantages
- Median household income: $112,096, rank #1 of 102 available Illinois counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 51.8%, rank #1 of 102 available Illinois counties.
- Life expectancy: 81.3 years, rank #1 of 102 available Illinois counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $391,400, rank #102 of 102; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,688/mo, rank #101 of 102; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 5.9%, rank #40 of 102; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Illinois
Rank and range use only counties in Illinois with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$112,096
$112,096; above the state county median of $66,532.
State rank #1 of 102 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$391,400
$391,400; above the state county median of $134,650.
State rank #102 of 102 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,688/mo
$1,688/mo; above the state county median of $811/mo.
State rank #101 of 102 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.3%
4.3%; below the state county median of 4.6%.
State rank #29 of 102 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
51.8%
51.8%; above the state county median of 20.9%.
State rank #1 of 102 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
81.3 years
81.3 years; above the state county median of 75.9 years.
State rank #1 of 102 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
13.2%
13.2%; below the state county median of 18%.
State rank #2 of 102 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
5.9%
5.9%; below the state county median of 6%.
State rank #40 of 102 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 741 residents
1 per 741 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,412 residents.
State rank #2 of 94 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 224 residents
1 per 224 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 528 residents.
State rank #13 of 97 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
DuPage County FAQ
Is DuPage County a good place to live?
DuPage County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and life expectancy. College attainment is 51.8% and life expectancy is 81.3 years.
What should I know before moving to DuPage County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $391,400 median home value and $1,688/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $112,096, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of DuPage County?
DuPage County has 930,024 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for DuPage County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 17043; the parent state FIPS is 17.
What is the median household income in DuPage County?
The ACS median household income is $112,096.
How much does housing cost in DuPage County?
Housing benchmarks are $391,400 median home value and $1,688/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $112,096, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in DuPage County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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