Carol StreamIllinois
Carol Stream is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States, and a suburb of Chicago. It was incorporated on January 5, 1959, and named after the daughter of its founder, Jay Stream.
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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.
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
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Carol Stream
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🎡 Fun Things to Do
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carol Stream
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🏫 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.