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Bellwood, IL


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Bellwood, Illinois

Bellwood, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles W of Oak Park, Illinois (center to center) and 12 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Bellwood is home to some 20,535 residents.

The People and Families of Bellwood

In Bellwood, about 42% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Bellwood tends toward large families and full houses.

Approximately 88% of Bellwood is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the village is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bellwood had a median family income of $57,037.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Bellwood. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Bellwood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Bellwood was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Bellwood, 87% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Bellwood.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Bellwood Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Bellwood Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bellwood, IL

Comparing Bellwood 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
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population32
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Affordability of Rents43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Housing Recently Built34
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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