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Evergreen Park, IL


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Evergreen Park, Illinois

Evergreen Park, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles E of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 10 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is included in the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 20,821 people lived in Evergreen Park.

The People and Families of Evergreen Park

In Evergreen Park, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Evergreen Park had a median family income of $64,766. Many people in Evergreen Park make a good living. The bulk of the population of the village is doing well, with money to spend. Significantly, more adults in Evergreen Park have earned college degrees than have people in most other villages in Illinois.

Political Inclinations

Evergreen Park residents donated more money ($2,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the village.

Evergreen Park Housing

An estimated 85% of living spaces in Evergreen Park are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Evergreen Park, 83% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in Evergreen Park.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyEvergreen Park Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Evergreen Park Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Evergreen Park Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Evergreen Park Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Evergreen Park College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Evergreen Park Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Evergreen Park, IL

Comparing Evergreen Park 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 Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity89
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Housing Recently Built24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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