St. Charles, Illinois

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Midwest Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.3

C

out of 100

Overview

St. Charles is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 32,654, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $482,151. Median household income is $110,346.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 32,654 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $482,151 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $110,346 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.4 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

32,654

Source: Census ACS

$482,151

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$110,346

Source: Census ACS

28.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

37

Source: Walk Score

118 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Kane County (county-level results)

54%
45%
Democrat 120,077
Republican 99,260
Leans D+9.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 42.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 63/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 47.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 37/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 57.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.3

Location

St. Charles, IL (41.9194, -88.3070)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.