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Bull Valley, IL


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Bull Valley, Illinois

Bull Valley, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 20 miles N of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village contains a population of approximately 726.

The People and Families of Bull Valley

In Bull Valley, about 76% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Bull Valley, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling.

Bull Valley has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bull Valley had a median family income of $109,147. The typical family in Bull Valley is better off than most in Illinois. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Bull Valley. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Bull Valley. In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Bull Valley Housing

Bull Valley has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 97% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Illinois, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Bull Valley, 79% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBull Valley Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBull Valley Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBull Valley College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBull Valley People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBull Valley Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBull Valley Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bull Valley Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Bull Valley, IL

Comparing Bull Valley 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 Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity76
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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