Carol Stream, Illinois

About Carol Stream

Set in the northeastern part of Illinois, Carol Stream is a thriving city with an estimated population of 39,556.

Carol Stream holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 9.14 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,328 residents per square mile.

📰 Carol Stream News Today

• 1430 Ash Ct Unit 0, Carol Stream, IL 60188 Realtor.com · Aug 12
• Curious Illinois: Searching for the mail in Carol Stream thegazette.com · Jul 26
• Carol Stream Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Schedule - Glenbard North Panthers (Carol Stream, IL) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 13
• Optimizing water, wastewater performance for a growing Illinois community Jacobs · May 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Carol Stream Unique

• The only place in America named Carol Stream — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 39,556.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Carol Stream

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Carol Stream

• Priscilla's Ultimate Soul Food
• Manny's Cafe — breakfast (café)
• Mis Tacos 2

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Gretna Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carol Stream

• Armstrong Park reviews ★
• Barbara O'Rahilly Volunteer Park reviews ★
• Bierman Park reviews ★
• Blue Heron Park reviews ★
• Cambridge Park reviews ★
• Carolshire Park reviews ★
• Evergreen Lakes Park reviews ★
• Fair Oaks Central Park reviews ★
• Fair Oaks West Park reviews ★
• Friendship Park reviews ★
• Gerald R Weeks Memorial Park - East reviews ★
• Glasshagel Fields Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Carol Stream

• Carol Stream Elem School
• Cloverdale Elem School
• Evergreen Elementary School
• Glenbard North High School
• Heritage Lakes Elem School
• Jay Stream Middle School
• Roy De Shane Elementary School
• Spring Trail Elementary School
• Western Trails Elem School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Carol Stream

🏘️ Nearby Communities