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Cherry, Illinois

Cherry, Illinois, in Bureau county, is 53 miles SW of Aurora, Illinois (center to center) and 86 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is home to some 509 residents.

The People and Families of Cherry

In Cherry, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cherry had a median family income of $48,438. The large segment of the population in Cherry with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in the village are poor than in most places in Illinois.

Cherry Housing

According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in Cherry was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Cherry, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCherry Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Cherry People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Cherry Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Cherry Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Cherry, IL

Comparing Cherry 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 Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing48
Affordability of Rents34
Housing Recently Built11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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