What kinds of homes are in West Chicago, IL?

Name: Types of homes in West Chicago, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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West Chicago, IL has 7,745 (±350) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 503 homes per square mile of land.

67.2% are detached single-family houses.

4.9% are in buildings of two to four units.

20.3% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 7,745 (±350)
Detached houses: 67.2%
2–4 unit buildings: 4.9%
5+ unit buildings: 20.3%

Homes in West Chicago by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	West Chicago	DuPage County	Illinois	United States
Single-family, detached	67.2% (±3.1 points)	58.4%	58.2%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	7.3% (±2.9 points)	11.8%	6.1%	6.2%
2 units	3.1% (±1.3 points)	0.7%	5.2%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	1.8% (±1.4 points)	4.0%	6.4%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	3.2% (±1.6 points)	6.5%	6.3%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	9.5% (±2.5 points)	5.8%	4.0%	4.3%
20 or more units	7.6% (±2.1 points)	12.5%	11.5%	10.3%
Mobile home	0.3% (±0.3 points)	0.3%	2.3%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±0.5 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In West Chicago, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is lower than in DuPage County (24.8%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (21.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near West Chicago

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Chicago
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
West Chicago	—	20.3% (±3.6 points)	—
Winfield Township	2.9 mi	16.1% (±2.2 points)	Not measurably different
Wayne Township	3.5 mi	4.8% (±0.9 points)	Lower
Winfield	3.7 mi	5.8% (±3.3 points)	Lower
Wayne	4.0 mi	0.0% (±6.6 points)	Lower
Carol Stream	4.9 mi	30.9% (±3.4 points)	Higher
St. Charles	4.9 mi	19.6% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Bartlett	5.1 mi	6.7% (±1.8 points)	Lower
Warrenville	5.4 mi	22.3% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wayne Township, IL (4.8%), Winfield, IL (5.8%), Wayne, IL (0.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carol Stream, IL (30.9%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across DuPage County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
21 (tie)	Addison Township	23.6% (±2.1 points)
21 (tie)	Bloomingdale Township	23.6% (±1.6 points)
23	Wheaton	23.4% (±2.3 points)
24	Warrenville	22.3% (±3.8 points)
25 (tie)	Clarendon Hills	21.3% (±6.9 points)
25 (tie)	Elmhurst	21.3% (±2.5 points)
27	West Chicago	20.3% (±3.6 points)
28	Naperville	20.1% (±1.6 points)
29	Darien	18.1% (±3.8 points)
30	Villa Park	17.1% (±3.1 points)
31	Winfield Township	16.1% (±2.2 points)
32	Burr Ridge	15.3% (±5.9 points)
33	Roselle	14.0% (±3.0 points)

Showing 13 of 39 places in DuPage County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about West Chicago

How many homes are in West Chicago?

West Chicago, IL has an estimated 7,745 (±350) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in West Chicago houses or apartments?

67.2% are detached houses and 7.3% attached houses, while 25.2% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in West Chicago?

4.9% of homes in West Chicago are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Chicago city, Illinois

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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