Wheaton
DuPage County (Western suburb) • Population: 54,000
About Wheaton
Wheaton is the DuPage County seat and home to Wheaton College. The city has a charming downtown, excellent schools, beautiful neighborhoods, and strong sense of community. Known for being family-oriented with great parks and the famous Cantigny Park.
Best For
- Families prioritizing excellent schools
- Those seeking charming downtown life
- Nature and park enthusiasts
- Community-minded residents
Things to Do in Wheaton
Cantigny Park
500-acre park with museums and gardens.
Downtown Wheaton
Charming shops, restaurants, theater.
Cosley Zoo
Free family-friendly zoo.
Prairie Path
Rail trail through town.
Neighborhoods
Downtown
Walkable, near Metra.
College area
Near Wheaton College.
Established neighborhoods
Tree-lined, family homes.
Quick Facts
- Median Home Price
- $425,000
- Average Rent (1BR)
- $1,400
- Schools
- District 200 (highly rated)
- Transit
- Metra Union Pacific West
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