Wheeling, IL is an affluent Chicago suburb located in Cook and Lake Counties. As a desirable place to live, the rental market in Wheeling is highly competitive and the average cost of rent is relatively high compared to other suburbs in the area. However, the quality of life that comes with living in Wheeling makes the cost worth it.
The school system in Wheeling is top-notch. The community is served by Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21, which operates two elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The district is highly rated, with all schools receiving a score of 8 or higher out of 10 from GreatSchools.org. Furthermore, there are several private schools in the area, such as the prestigious St. Joseph’s College Preparatory School.
Wheeling is also home to several desirable neighborhoods. The most popular are Old Town Wheeling, which is known for its vibrant downtown and historic homes, and the Indian Ridge neighborhood, which is known for its upscale homes, golf course, and country club. Other notable neighborhoods include Heritage Park and the Suburban Estates.
The average cost of rent in Wheeling is significantly higher than the Chicago average. According to Zill
The average rental prices in Wheeling, IL for an apartment, townhouse, condo, loft, and single family home are as follows:
Apartment: $1,307
Townhouse: $1,764
Condo: $1,936
Loft: $1,867
Single Family Home: $2,347
Rental prices in Wheeling, IL have increased over the last five years. According to Zillow, the median rent price in Wheeling was $1,900 in 2016 and has since risen to $2,150 in 2021. That's an increase of 12.63%.
The median rental prices for 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments in Wheeling, IL are as follows:
1-bedroom: $1,150
2-bedroom: $1,595
3-bedroom: $1,945
School districts in Wheeling, IL compare favorably to the rest of the United States in terms of student achievement. The average ACT score for Wheeling High School is 23.4, which is higher than the national average of 21.0. The graduation rate for Wheeling High School is also higher than the national average, at 94.2% compared to the national average of 84%. Furthermore, the average teacher-student ratio for Wheeling is 13.4 to 1, which is lower than the national average of 16.1 to 1. These figures demonstrate that Wheeling school districts are performing well compared to the rest of the United States.
1. Old Town
2. Wheeling Town Center
3. Northgate
4. The Greens at Wheeling
5. Wheeling Park District
1. Riverwoods
2. Long Grove
3. Buffalo Grove
4. Wheeling
5. Prospect Heights