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Bensenville, IL


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Bensenville, Illinois

Introduction to Bensenville, Illinois

Bensenville, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 6 miles SW of Des Plaines, Illinois (center to center) and 16 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Bensenville has a population of 20,703.

Bensenville History

The land that is now referred to as Bensenville, was founded as Tioga in 1873. It was officially incorporated as the Village of Bensenville in 1884. The village organized its first fire department in 1894 and got electricity in 1910. Bensenville was initially a rural farming community. The inhabitants raised dairy and wheat products. Due to the development of O’Hare Airport, the village became a mature airport suburb.

Bensenville and nearby Attractions

  • Deer Grove Leisure Center
  • The Golf Dom
  • Bensenville Water Park
  • Golf Waters Miniature Golf Course
  • Brentwood Commons Shopping District

Things To Do In Bensenville

Bensenville offers many opportunities for recreational activities. The Bensenville Park district manages 18 parks spread over 10 square miles. People can visit these parks and participate in sports, fitness activities, and picnics. The village also has a 36-hole golf course spread over 240 acres. One can also visit the Bensenville Water Park which is highly popular during summer.

Bensenville Transportation

The Chicago O'Hare International Airport is nearby.

Bensenville Higher Education

The Devry Institute of Technology, Elmhurst College, Oakton Community College, and Triton College are all located within a ten mile radius.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Bensenville Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 10%Bensenville Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Bensenville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bensenville, IL

Comparing Bensenville 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 Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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