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Durand, IL


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Durand, Illinois

Durand, Illinois, in Winnebago county, is 16 miles NW of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 83 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The people of the village are in the Rockford metropolitan area. Durand has a population of 1,081.

The People and Families of Durand

In Durand, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Durand had a median family income of $51,042.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Durand residents, with $2,250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Durand Housing

In Durand, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the village rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Durand, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in villages like Durand; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Durand Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 10%Durand Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Durand Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Durand, IL

Comparing Durand 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 Women108
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity55
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better86
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times34
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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