The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60184 sells for about $642,700, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,501 a month.
ZIP 60184 — Wayne
The housing market in 60184 is characterized by high-value, low-turnover residential properties with steady year-over-year price appreciation. Limited inventory and high demand for large-lot, semi-rural estates continue to support price stability, though the market remains niche due to the lack of high-density development.
This ZIP is best suited for affluent families and individuals seeking large-lot, semi-rural living with equestrian interests, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-density rental opportunities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.7% · poverty 2.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 60184, DuPage County IL
Wayne is characterized by very low crime rates, significantly lower than the regional averages for the Chicago metropolitan area.
The area is served by highly-rated public school districts, including St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, which is recognized for strong academic performance.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Fox River.
Wayne maintains a semi-rural, equestrian-focused character with limited large-scale commercial development, prioritizing the preservation of open space and low-density residential zoning.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Commuters typically rely on personal vehicles for access to major employment hubs in the western suburbs or the Metra rail stations in nearby Geneva or St. Charles for transit to Chicago.
The area is defined by extensive equestrian trails, forest preserves, and proximity to the Fox River, offering a quiet, nature-oriented amenity base.
The rental market is extremely limited due to the prevalence of single-family, owner-occupied estates, resulting in very low vacancy pressure and high asking rents.
The local economy is primarily residential and service-oriented, with residents largely employed in professional sectors in the broader Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use; the area lacks direct public transit, requiring travel to nearby towns for Metra commuter rail access.
Development is strictly controlled by village planning ordinances to preserve the rural, low-density character of the community.
DuPage County utilizes a market-value assessment system with periodic reassessments to determine property tax liabilities.
Parcels are subject to levies from St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, DuPage County, and local forest preserve districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the low-hazard, low-density nature of the residential environment.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Illinois Demographics by Cubit.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Slick City Action Park4.712.2 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.59.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Rosemont4.319.6 mi
- Activate Games4.916.4 mi
- K1 Speed Addison4.310.6 mi
- Allstate Arena4.319 mi
- Topgolf Schaumburg4.412.7 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.711.9 mi
- Topgolf Naperville4.410.1 mi
- NOW Arena4.48.4 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.711.9 mi
- Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple4.812.1 mi
- AMC South Barrington 244.39.8 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.59.7 mi
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago3.912.7 mi
- NOW Arena4.48.4 mi
- Cantigny Park4.88.2 mi
- DuPage Children's Museum4.413 mi
- Blackberry Farm4.714.7 mi
- Two Brothers Roundhouse4.413.5 mi
- Cantigny Park4.88.2 mi
- Olympic Park4.612.1 mi
- Lilacia Park4.812.7 mi
- Bison's Bluff Nature Playground4.711.5 mi
- Blackwell Forest Preserve4.78.2 mi
- Topgolf Schaumburg4.412.7 mi
- Topgolf Naperville4.410.1 mi
- Arrowhead Golf Club4.510.4 mi
- Villa Olivia4.14.6 mi
- St. Andrews Golf and Country Club4.33 mi
- Woodfield Mall4.512.8 mi
- Chicago Premium Outlets4.510.5 mi
- H Mart Naperville4.512.5 mi
- Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington4.39.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large natural area offering hiking and equestrian trails.
Historic equestrian and social club serving the local community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).