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Berwyn, Illinois

Introduction to Berwyn, Illinois

Berwyn, Illinois, in Cook county, is 7 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is in the Chicago area. There are 54,016 residents in Berwyn.

Berwyn History

The present day city of Berwyn was originally a marshy land. Thomas F. Baldwin purchased the land in 1856 and named it "LaVergne". The Burlington and Quincy Railroad line entered the city in 1864. The LaVergne Station was built in 1874. Post 1901, the area was renamed Berwyn after a beautiful town in Pennsylvania. The area was incorporated in 1902 as a village and on June 6, 1908, was reincorporated as a city.

Berwyn and nearby Attractions

  • Brookfield Zoo
  • Kiddieland Amusement Park
  • Museum of Science and Industry
  • Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
  • William W. Powers State Recreation Area
  • Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum

Things To Do In Berwyn

There are several parks and playgrounds in Berwyn. You can spend your leisure hours at the Mraz Park, Berwyn Park, Freedom Park, Janura Park, and Smirz Park. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Cermak Plaza Shopping Center. The Brookfield Zoo, with an exhibit of more than 400 species of birds and animals, is nearby. You can also visit the Kiddieland Amusement Park, Altgeld Park, and the McFetridge Sports Center at California Park.

Berwyn Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport is close to the city.

Berwyn Higher Education

Morton College, Triton College, and City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Berwyn Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Berwyn Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Berwyn, IL

Comparing Berwyn 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity710
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Women68
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home23
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents74
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Housing Recently Built11

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