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Berwyn, IL


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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.

The People and Families of Berwyn

In Berwyn, about 46% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Berwyn had a median family income of $51,767.

Political Inclinations

Berwyn folks tended to give their money ($14,265) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Berwyn Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Berwyn that were owner-occupied was 62%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Berwyn, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Berwyn, 84% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

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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