Des Plaines, Illinois

Population: 53,500
Located in Cook County

Location is Des Plaines' greatest asset. Located approximately 17 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop, Des Plaines is criss-crossed by state and interstate highways, rail commuter service, bus service, subway service and all forms of business, freight and passenger flights through O'Hare International Airport. As a result, Des Plaines residents and businesses are just minutes away from passage to anywhere in the world, or just a few miles away from one of the busiest cities in the world!

Chicago is the place to go for a night out on the town, and there is plenty to do! Why not check out Michigan Avenue's 'Magnificent Mile'? This is among the most elite retail districts in the nation. The 'Mile' features such exclusive shops as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman-Marcus, Marshall Field's and Bloomingdale's. Water Tower Place is an elaborate eight floor indoor Mall featuring more than 120 specialty shops, several restaurants, and seven cinemas.

Ideally located, Des Plaines is proud of its uniquely diversified, vibrant and growing business community. In addition to being the home to several Fortune 500 companies and international businesses, there is a comfortable blend of commercial, financial, industrial, professional, service-oriented and retail sectors. This makes it a great place for those who want to live where they work!

A variety of housing options are available, ranging from affordable to luxurious. The range of homes is great with a median value of $342,000. Contemporary high-rise condominiums; upper scale new single family homes with classic, traditional designs; quaint tree-lined neighborhoods with storybook homes; spacious town homes and congregate care rental apartments for seniors provide comfortable living for all lifestyles and income levels.

The Cook County Forest Preserve maintains nearly 1,000 acres of parks and open space, which have idyllic walking and biking trails. In the winter, the trails are great for cross-country skiing. Picturesque lakes, adventure miniature golf, family aquatic centers, bike and hiking paths, 18 hole par 3 and 9 hole par 3 golf courses, golf center with year round driving range, and the world's largest non-residential YMCA provide outstanding leisure and recreational service to the community and visitors.

With so much to offer its residents, it is no surprise that Des Plaines has become one of the most popular places to live in the greater Chicago area!

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