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Channahon, IL


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Channahon, Illinois

Channahon, Illinois, in Will county, is 10 miles SW of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 42 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Channahon has a population of 7,344.

The People and Families of Channahon

In Channahon, about 73% of adults are married. Lots of Channahon people are married off. Large households are normal in the village. Be careful driving in Channahon, since the village is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the village compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Channahon had a median family income of $74,481. People in Channahon generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Channahon than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Channahon gave more campaign money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Channahon Housing

Owners occupy 93% of the housing units in Channahon. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Channahon, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyChannahon Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyChannahon People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Channahon Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Channahon, IL

Comparing Channahon 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men33
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity36
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use56
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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