Countryside, IL

Countryside, Illinois

Countryside, Illinois, in Cook county, is 6 miles SW of Berwyn, Illinois (center to center) and 12 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Countryside contains a population of approximately 5,991.

The People and Families of Countryside

In Countryside, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Countryside, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Countryside had a median family income of $64,535. The typical family in Countryside is better off than most in Illinois. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the city. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Countryside. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Countryside favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Countryside Housing

Countryside has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Countryside, 87% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

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)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Countryside residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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