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DuPage County, Illinois

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Wheaton, IL

Wheaton is DuPage County's seat and one of the Chicago suburbs' most prestigious addresses. With a charming historic downtown, top-ranked schools, and beautiful tree-lined neighborhoods, Wheaton consistently ranks among the best places to live in Illinois.

$620,000
Median Home Price
53,000+
Population
9/10
School Rating
25 miles
Distance to Chicago
Top-ranked CUSD 200 schoolsWalkable downtown & Metra accessCantigny Park & Danada Forest PreserveDuPage County seat

About Wheaton

Population
53,000+
Median Household Income
$102,000
Avg. Property Tax
$12,500/yr

Wheaton blends small-town charm with big-suburb amenities. The downtown features independent restaurants, boutiques, and the Metra Union Pacific West line for easy Chicago access. Wheaton-Warrenville Community Unit School District 200 is one of Illinois' top-rated districts, feeding into Wheaton North and Wheaton Warrenville South high schools. The city is home to Wheaton College, the Cantigny Park estate, and the DuPage County Historical Museum. Neighborhoods range from walkable historic districts near downtown to executive estates near Danada Forest Preserve.

Lifestyle & Amenities

Downtown Wheaton

A vibrant downtown with independent restaurants, boutiques, live music venues, and the historic Rice Theatre.

Cantigny Park

A 500-acre estate featuring formal gardens, the First Division Museum, and the Robert A. McCormick mansion.

Top Schools

Wheaton-Warrenville CUSD 200 consistently ranks among Illinois' top 5 school districts for academics and extracurriculars.

Metra Access

The Union Pacific West line connects Wheaton to Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center in about 45 minutes.

Market Trends

Median Home Price
$620,000
Annual Sales (2024)
700
Price Growth (3yr)
+11.3%
Median Sale Price by Year
20212022202320242025$0K$200K$400K$600K$800K
YearMedian PriceSales Volume
2021$540,000820 homes
2022$575,000740 homes
2023$595,000660 homes
2024$620,000700 homes
2025$640,000720 homes

Property Types in Wheaton

Single Family Homes
220 active · Avg $660,000
Townhouses
55 active · Avg $380,000
Condos
30 active · Avg $290,000
Lots / Land
12 active · Avg $180,000

Neighborhoods & Subdivisions

4 neighborhoods
Danada
Luxury Estate
$950K

Prestigious community adjacent to Danada Forest Preserve with luxury estates.

Briarcliffe
Single Family
$625K

Established neighborhood walkable to downtown Wheaton and Metra.

Arrowhead
Single Family
$580K

Classic Wheaton neighborhood with mature trees and top schools.

Wheaton Knolls
Single Family
$540K

Family community near Wheaton North High School.

Schools in Wheaton

Wheaton-Warrenville Community Unit School District 200
High School
Wheaton North High School
Grades 9-12 · CUSD 200
9/10
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Grades 9-12 · CUSD 200
9/10
Middle
Edison Middle School
Grades 6-8 · CUSD 200
9/10
Elementary
Franklin Elementary School
Grades K-5 · CUSD 200
9/10

Parks & Recreation

Cantigny Park
1S151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton
GardensMuseumGolf CoursePicnic Areas
Danada Forest Preserve
3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton
Equestrian CenterWalking TrailsHistoric Farm
Cosley Zoo
1356 Gary Ave, Wheaton
ZooNature CenterTrails

Golf Courses

Cantigny GolfPublic
27W270 Mack Rd, Wheaton
Par 726,800 yards

Metra Train Access

Wheaton Station
Union Pacific West · 121 N Wheaton Ave, Wheaton
~45 min
to Chicago
College Ave Station
Union Pacific West · College Ave, Wheaton
~47 min
to Chicago

Highway Access

I-88 (Reagan Tollway)
IL-38
IL-56
IL-59
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Wheaton Quick Facts
CountyDuPage
Distance to Chicago25 miles
Zip Codes60187, 60188, 60189
Median Home Price$620,000
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