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Danforth, IL


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Danforth, Illinois

Danforth, Illinois is 49 miles S of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 74 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Iroquois county. The population of the village is 587.

The People and Families of Danforth

In Danforth, about 46% of adults are married. Adults in Danforth are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The village has disproportionaly more women residents than most villages. Seniors are common in Danforth.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Danforth had a median family income of $48,125. There aren't a lot of poor people in Danforth. A sizable number of people in the village work from home.

Danforth Housing

Of the housing in Danforth, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Danforth, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyDanforth Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Danforth, IL

Comparing Danforth 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men75
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity34
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Housing Recently Built21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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