Wheaton is the county seat of affluent DuPage County, Illinois, located about 25 miles west of Chicago and Lake Michigan.
Wheaton is situated just west of Chicago. Residents and visitors are drawn to the blend of big-city comforts and small-town charm that makes Wheaton an excellent place to live, work, shop and play. From its top-ranked schools and picturesque downtown to its historic neighborhoods and dynamic community, Wheaton is a comfortable place to call home.
Wheaton is an excellent place for any business to grow. With ample retail and office space available, an outstanding selection awaits any prospectors looking to locate their business in Wheaton. A downtown in the midst of an aggressive revitalization initiative boasts many development opportunities with numerous incentives to encourage investment.
Wheaton's public schools consistently rank among the best in the state. Community Unit School District 200 serves both elementary and high school students. Wheaton-Warrenville South High School and Wheaton North High School both offer well-rounded educational programs with advanced placement courses for college credit, and a variety of extra curricular activities. The City is also home to a number of private elementary schools and a Catholic high school. Some Wheaton residents who reside in the southeastern portions of the community are served by Elementary School District #89 and High School District #87. Youngsters who reside in Wheaton, but who are served by District #89, attend Briar Glen or Arbor View School. High School students who are served by District #87, attend Glenbard South High School.
Some Wheaton residents who reside in the northeastern portion of the City are served by Elementary School District #41 and High School District #89. Students in this area attend Churchill/Hadley Junior High School, and Glenbard West High School.
Housing Cost
Our local housing market is stable and has consistently enjoyed appreciating home values. From charming starter homes to million dollar estates, Wheaton is a favored community for first time homebuyers, transferees and people choosing to move up in home value.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $336,600
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 54,611. Wheaton covers 11.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 753 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 60187. Area code: 630
Weather
Wheaton, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 86.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 14.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 24 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Wheaton is 37.94 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.60 Inches.
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charm that makes Wheaton an excellent place to live, work, shop and play. From its top-ranked schools and picturesque downtown to its historic neighborhoods and dynamic community, Wheaton is a comfortable place to call home.