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Crime in Carol Stream summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Carol Stream. Key points include:
There were 302 total crimes in Carol Stream in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Carol Stream is 780.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Carol Stream is 69.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Carol Stream is 710.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Carol Stream is -63.18% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Carol Stream Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Carol Stream / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 302 | 780.3 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 27 | 69.8 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.6 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 7.8 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 28.4 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 275 | 710.5 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 38 | 98.2 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 207 | 534.8 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 30 | 77.5 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Carol Stream summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Carol Stream. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Carol Stream is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Carol Stream is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Carol Stream is $377,327.
The median income in Carol Stream is $102,309.
Carol Stream's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Carol Stream Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Carol Stream | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 142 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Carol Stream, IL Weather
The average high in Carol Stream is 59.0° and the average low is 39.0°.
There are 71.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.9 inches of precipitation each year with 32.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Carol Stream |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 32.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Carol Stream Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Carol Stream
The current population in Carol Stream is 39,460. The population has decreased 0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39,460 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 39,427 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 39,656 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 39,895 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 39,447 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 39,726 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 39,989 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 40,231 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 40,228 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 40,253 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 40,136 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 39,970 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 39,869 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 39,729 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 39,740 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Carol Stream
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Carol Stream is:
50.1% White with 19,782 White residents.
6.3% African American with 2,501 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 105 American Indian residents.
19.3% Asian with 7,618 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 85 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 144 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 1,944 Two Or More residents.
18.5% Hispanic with 7,281 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Carol Stream | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.1% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.3% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 19.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.5% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Carol Stream
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Carol Stream is 50.3% female with 19,849 female residents.
Carol Stream is 49.7% male with 19,611 male residents.
| Gender | Carol Stream | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Carol Stream for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Carol Stream completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Carol Stream completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Carol Stream completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Carol Stream completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Carol Stream completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Carol Stream completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Carol Stream completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Carol Stream completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Carol Stream completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Carol Stream | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Carol Stream, Illinois
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3.2% of households in Carol Stream earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Carol Stream earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Carol Stream earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.2% of households in Carol Stream earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.8% of households in Carol Stream earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.5% of households in Carol Stream earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Carol Stream earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.3% of households in Carol Stream earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.1% of households in Carol Stream earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.9% of households in Carol Stream earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Carol Stream | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.3% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.1% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
