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Cherry Valley, IL


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Cherry Valley, Illinois

Cherry Valley, Illinois, in Winnebago county, is 7 miles E of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 71 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Rockford area. There are 2,191 residents in Cherry Valley.

The People and Families of Cherry Valley

In Cherry Valley, about 67% of adults are married. When people think of Cherry Valley, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Males are more numerous in the village than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cherry Valley had a median family income of $70,833. Most of the residents of Cherry Valley tend to have good incomes. In the village, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Cherry Valley. People say that the village is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Cherry Valley Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Cherry Valley that were owner-occupied was 77%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Cherry Valley, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Cherry Valley, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Cherry Valley Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Cherry Valley Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Cherry Valley Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Cherry Valley People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Cherry Valley College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Cherry Valley, IL

Comparing Cherry 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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