Deer Park, IL

Deer Park, Illinois

Deer Park, Illinois, in Lake county, is 4 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 30 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village contains a population of approximately 3,102.

The People and Families of Deer Park

In Deer Park, about 80% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Deer Park, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most villages, Deer Park has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deer Park had a median family income of $166,838. The typical family in Deer Park is better off than most in Illinois. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Deer Park. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). 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 Deer Park. In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Deer Park favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,450. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Deer Park Housing

Deer Park has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 98% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Illinois, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Deer Park, 85% of commuters drive to work. In the village, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 4%

Comparative Profile of Deer Park, IL

Comparing Deer Park 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

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
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Deer Park Almanac

Deer Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Deer Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Deer Park, 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

Deer Park Colleges

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