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Downers Grove, Illinois

Downers Grove, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 5 miles NE of Bolingbrook, Illinois (center to center) and 20 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Downers Grove has a population of 48,724.

The People and Families of Downers Grove

In Downers Grove, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Downers Grove had a median family income of $80,604. People in Downers Grove generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Downers Grove than most places. The village enjoys an educated population. In Downers Grove, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Downers Grove. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Downers Grove gave more campaign money ($48,425) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Downers Grove Housing

Owners occupy 79% of the housing units in Downers Grove. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Downers Grove, 83% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Downers Grove, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyDowners Grove Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Downers Grove College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Downers Grove People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Downers Grove Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Downers Grove Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Downers Grove Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Downers Grove Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Downers Grove, IL

Comparing Downers Grove 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens75
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity48

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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