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Blue Island, IL


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Blue Island, Illinois

Blue Island, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles SE of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 14 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Blue Island is home to some 23,463 residents.

The People and Families of Blue Island

In Blue Island, about 41% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Blue Island tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city. Blue Island somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 46% of Blue Island is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the city is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blue Island had a median family income of $42,277.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Blue Island.

Blue Island Housing

According to the 2000 census, 54% of the housing in Blue Island was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Blue Island, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Blue Island, 81% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Blue Island.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBlue Island Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBlue Island Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Blue Island Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Blue Island, IL

Comparing Blue Island 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men55
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times12
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents54
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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