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Bannockburn, IL


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Bannockburn, Illinois

Bannockburn, Illinois, in Lake county, is 9 miles NE of Arlington Heights, Illinois (center to center) and 25 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,429 people in Bannockburn.

The People and Families of Bannockburn

In Bannockburn, about 34% of adults are married. Many folks in Bannockburn are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Bannockburn than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bannockburn had a median family income of $151,825. Bannockburn has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Bannockburn living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Bannockburn, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($33,250) in Bannockburn. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Bannockburn Housing

Approximately 82% of housing in Bannockburn is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Bannockburn. Property taxes are a bit high in the village, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Bannockburn, 80% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Bannockburn is to try the public transportation system. The commute to work is less of a chore in the village than other villages.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBannockburn College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBannockburn Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBannockburn Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBannockburn Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBannockburn Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bannockburn Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bannockburn People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Bannockburn Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Bannockburn Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bannockburn, IL

Comparing Bannockburn 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work75

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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