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Offering top-ranked schools and picturesque downtown to its historic neighborhoods and dynamic community.

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Welcome to Wheaton

Offering top-ranked schools and picturesque downtown to its historic neighborhoods and dynamic community, Wheaton is a wonderful place to call home. Residents and visitors are drawn to it’s blend of big-city comforts and small-town charm.
 

Community Highlights

DuPage County Historical Museum

Completed in 1891, this was Wheaton’s first public library and is composed of rusticated limestone blocks, with imposing gables on each facade. The DuPage County Historical Museum opened here in 1967 and holds two galleries with permanent exhibits charting the story of the county, and three for temporary exhibits. Downstairs is an area for children to play and interact with a unique train display.
 

Cosley Zoo

On the site of a historic train station, this zoo is run by the Wheaton Park District and gives visitors the opportunity to native Illinois species and domestic animals. Across 20 exhibits in five acres, Cosley Zoo tries to mimic the animals’ natural habitats, and among the species on the show are bobcats, a coyote, white-tailed deer, red foxes, raccoons, and a variety of snakes and turtles. Among the many domestic species that you can meet our miniature donkeys, Shetland ponies, Nubian goats, llamas, and Montadale sheep. Check the zoo’s website for details of daily activities, allowing you to feed certain animals and learn interesting details about the resident coyote.
 

Illinois Prairie Path

Wheaton is at a fork, with three trailheads all close to the Wheaton Train Station. From there you can cycle north into Lincoln Marsh towards Elgin, east through downtown Wheaton towards forest Park or southeast, past the prestigious Chicago Golf Club as far as Aurora or Mooseheart.
 

Local Schools

Community Unit School District 200 serves the majority of Wheaton residents. According to niche.com it is a top rated, public school district. Wheaton also offers several options for private schools and is hope to the prestigious Wheaton College.
 

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Overview for Wheaton, IL

59,733 people live in Wheaton, where the median age is 38.3 and the average individual income is $62,971.938. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

59,733

Total Population

38.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$62,971.938

Average individual Income

Around Wheaton, IL

There's plenty to do around Wheaton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
50
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Gabe's Coins, Balance Yoga + Pilates, and Effleurage Massage.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 2.62 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.9 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.44 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.92 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.64 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.3 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Wheaton, IL

Population Households Employment

Wheaton has 22,041 households, with an average household size of 5.09. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wheaton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 59,733 people call Wheaton home. The population density is 3,632.355 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

59,733

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.26210972159443

Median Age

49 / 51%

Men vs Women

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22,041

Total Households

5.09

Average Household Size

$62,971.938

Average individual Income

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Schools in Wheaton, IL

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