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Addison, IL


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Addison, Illinois

Addison, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 7 miles NE of Wheaton, Illinois (center to center) and 18 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is included in the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 35,914 people lived in Addison.

The People and Families of Addison

In Addison, about 55% of adults are married. Addison is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in village is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Approximately 25% of Addison is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the village.

Addison is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Addison had a median family income of $59,007.

Political Inclinations

Addison residents donated more money ($7,605) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the village.

Addison Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Addison are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the village as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Addison, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Addison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Addison, IL

Comparing Addison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men56
Age of the Population31
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use68
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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