Carol Stream is a city in Illinois state in USA with a population of 39447 residents.. The poverty rate of Carol Stream is 8.1%, which is 42% lower than national average. The typical household in Carol Stream earns $89820 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 25.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Carol Stream, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Carol Stream remained 5.6%, which is 19% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Carol Stream, only 41% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Carol Stream is 112, which is 12% higher than national average. Median home value in Carol Stream is $257800 , which is 12% higher than national average. While median income in Carol Stream remained $89820, which is 33% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.