Carol Stream, IL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 40,502 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Geography
A number of waterways run through the community, the largest being Klein Creek.
Cultural Attractions
The city hosts an annual Culture Counts! Festival celebrating multiculturalism.
Recreation
Hiking, biking, and tennis are a few of the activities possible in the 440 acres of park space in Carol Stream.
Historical
Carol Stream is the only Illinois community named after a living person. Developer Jay Stream named it after his 14-year-old daughter after she nearly died in a car accident.
Economy
Carol Stream is home to approximately 1,000 businesses, including Office Depot, FedEx, and UPS.
| Population [details] | 40,502 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 76.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1054.44 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 35.10% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 35.5 °F/16.91 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 86.93 °F/65.52 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 38.48 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 13 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.5 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Chicago (21.34 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | CHICAGO O'HARE INTERNATIONAL (13.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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