Buying a home in DuPage County is more than just signing a contract—it’s an investment in both your future and your community.
Choosing where to put down roots is a significant decision, and Niche can help with its comprehensive rankings and data on towns, schools, and colleges. Explore Niche’s list of the best places to buy a home, featuring top towns throughout DuPage County.
These rankings consider essential factors like home values, taxes, crime rates and local school quality, drawing from data provided by the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC and other trusted sources. Read the full methodology.
This story was updated on Nov. 14, 2024 by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. Her work included updating based off the 2024 Niche rankings and adding a graphic. Questions? Please email katina@chicagoparent.com.
Best places to buy a home in DuPage County
1. Willowbrook
- Average home value: $347,200
- Population: 9,177
Willowbrook offers residents access to ten community parks, the Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve and more. It earns an “A+” in the public schools category from Niche.
2. Hinsdale
- Average home value: $962,700
- Population: 17,169
The affluent suburb of Hinsdale offers families excellent public schools, outdoor activities and jobs options. Hinsdale’s downtown area is a National Register Historic District.
3. Naperville
- Average home value: $482,600
- Population: 149,089
Naperville boasts many parks and forest preserves, including popular Centennial Beach. It earns an “A+” from Niche for excellent public schools.
Read more: Fun Things to Do with Kids in Naperville
4. Winfield
- Average home value: $351,000
- Population: 9,947
Winfield is surrounded by sprawling nature preserves and parks and it has 19 parks of its own. The Winfield Riverwalk Park opened a few year ago, providing trails, fitness areas, fishing and more.
5. Darien
- Average home value: $380,600
- Population: 21,953
Darien offers residents many options for shopping and entertainment, plus access to nearby nature preserves and parks.
6. Elmhurst
- Average home value: $516,900
- Population: 45,648
With a dense suburban feel, Elmhurst families enjoy excellent public schools and great outdoor activity options. Every year, the town hosts the popular Art in Wilder Park event with more than 125 booths.
Read more: Fun Things to Do with Kids in Elmhurst
7. Downers Grove
- Average home value: $425,000
- Population: 49,996
Those hoping to own a slice of history can do so by buying one of the many historic homes in Downers Grove. The town has some of the most Sears catalog homes in Chicagoland, as well as a well kept historic downtown quarter.
8. Warrenville
- Average home value: $252,900
- Population: 13,945
Warrenville’s proximity to nature preserves and parks make it a good choice for those hoping to own a home near natural beauty.
9. Lisle
- Average home value: $401,000
- Population: 23,499
Residents of Lisle enjoy excellent public schools, a diverse city and good outdoor activity options. For little ones interested in baseball and basketball, the Bulls/Sox Training Academy located in Lisle offers year round programs for kids.
10. Wheaton
- Average home value: $430,600
- Population: 53,673
For families, the Wheaton Public Library is a huge draw–it’s frequently ranked as one of the top ten libraries in the nation. Wheaton also hosts the annual DuPage County Fair and houses the historic Grand Theater, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Read more: Fun Things to Do with Kids in Wheaton
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