Countryside, IL

Countryside, Illinois

Introduction to Countryside, Illinois

Countryside, Illinois, in Cook county, is 6 miles SW of Berwyn, Illinois and 12 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city’s population is approximately 5,991.

Countryside History

The city of Countryside was officially incorporated in 1960. In 1833, Joseph Vial and his family became the first permanent settlers in the area. The Patawatamie Indians and early American pioneers were the first inhabitants of the land. Most of the initial settlers of the area were displaced due to the Chicago fire of 1871.

Countryside and nearby Attractions

• Brookfield Zoo
• Finn & City Park
• Charles Gates Dawes House
• Museum of Science and Industry
• Graue Mill and Museum

Things To Do In Countryside

The Kiddieland Amusement Park, the Brookstone Zoo and the Whirly Ball Amusement Parks are all popular destinations for local children. Local parks include Finn City Park and Millennium Park, which offer outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, camping and picnicking, among others. Local museums include the Museum of Science and Industry, the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, the Field Museum of Natural History and the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Flagg Creek Golf Course or at the Fresh Meadow Golf Course.

Countryside Transportation

Air transportation is available from Chicago Midway International Airport.

Countryside Higher Education

Moraine Valley Community College, Elmhurst College, Morton College and Triton College are all nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 14%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 18%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Countryside, IL

Comparing Countryside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Countryside Almanac

Countryside Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Countryside Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Countryside, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Countryside Colleges

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