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Carol Stream, IL


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Carol Stream, Illinois

Introduction to Carol Stream, Illinois

Carol Stream, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 4 miles N of Wheaton, Illinois (center to center) and 25 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is included in the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 40,438 people lived in Carol Stream.

Carol Stream History

Anning S. Ransom, a war veteran, settled in the present day village of Carol Stream in 1840. Vermonter Daniel Kelley purchased 1,400 acres of the land in 1844. Kelley donated some of the land for the Chicago and Great Western Railway. The village of Carol Stream was founded in 1959 by a military veteran called Jay Stream. In fact, the village was named after Carol Stream, the daughter of Jay Stream. The first village board meeting was held on February 12, 1959.

Carol Stream and nearby Attractions

  • Cosley Zoo
  • Cantigny Park
  • Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantigny
  • DuPage County Historical Museum
  • Racing Rapids Water Park
  • Santa's Village - Illinois

Things To Do In Carol Stream

While staying in Carol Stream you can opt for a family day trip to the DuPage County Forest Preserve. The village also includes approximately 36 parks and playgrounds. In addition, the village offers a skate park, outdoor water park, mini - golf course, indoor pool, and two recreation centers. Golf enthusiasts can also spend their leisure time at the Klein Creek Golf Club and Coyote Crossing. Hiking and biking can be enjoyed at the scenic Illinois Prairie Path.

Carol Stream Transportation

International flights are available from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Carol Stream Higher Education

Wheaton College, Devry Institute of Technology, Benedictine University, and College of Dupage are some of the nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Carol Stream Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 10%Carol Stream Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Carol Stream Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Carol Stream Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Carol Stream People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Carol Stream College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Carol Stream Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Carol Stream, IL

Comparing Carol Stream 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 Old99
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity710
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population31
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

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