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Breese, IL


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Breese, Illinois

Breese, Illinois, in Clinton county, is 40 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Breese contains a population of approximately 4,048.

The People and Families of Breese

In Breese, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Breese had a median family income of $54,242. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Breese.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Breese.

Breese Housing

Breese has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Breese, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Breese Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Breese People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Breese Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Breese Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Breese Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Breese, IL

Comparing Breese 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
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity45
Age of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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