Des Plaines sits just west of O'Hare and carries a real mix of housing stock. You've got post-war ranches and split-levels in neighborhoods like Orchard Place and Prairie Lakes sitting alongside newer construction near the North River. A lot of these homes are 50 to 70 years old, which means original bathrooms that were never touched.
Cramped layouts, soft subfloors, outdated fixtures, pink tile that refuses to die. We see it every week. With a median household income of $97,875 and a population of 58,832, Des Plaines has plenty of homeowners who are ready to invest in their houses and want the job done right the first time.
(Data source: U.S. Census Bureau / Data Commons.) The median age of 42.3 also tells you something useful. A big share of residents are in their 40s and 50s, thinking seriously about how long they plan to stay in their home and what updates actually matter. Bathroom renovations consistently top that list, both for daily comfort and for resale value when the time comes.
Chicago winters push moisture into every gap they can find, and Des Plaines is no exception. Frost heave, humidity swings, and decades of hard water all wear on tile grout, caulk lines, and vanity cabinetry. We factor all of that in before we spec a single material.