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Diamond, IL


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Diamond, Illinois

Diamond, Illinois, in Grundy county, is 18 miles SW of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 50 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Diamond has a population of 1,393.

The People and Families of Diamond

In Diamond, about 58% of adults are married. Diamond is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Diamond had a median family income of $49,688.

Diamond Housing

In Diamond, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Diamond, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Diamond, IL

Comparing Diamond 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men53
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity34
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Affordability of Rents22
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