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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.
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.
In 2000, Blue Island had a median family income of $42,277.
The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Blue Island.
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.
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.
Comparing Blue Island to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Blue Island colleges • Blue Island travel • Blue Island mortgages and property.
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