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Farina, IL


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Farina, Illinois

Farina, Illinois, in Fayette county, is 70 miles S of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 82 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 558.

The People and Families of Farina

In Farina, about 56% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Farina live by themselves.

The village benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Farina had a median family income of $41,875. An unusual characteristic of Farina is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Farina ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Farina Housing

About 86% of housing units in Farina are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the village are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in Farina benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Illinois.

Commuting

In Farina, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the village are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Farina Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Farina Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Farina Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Farina, IL

Comparing Farina 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
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men64
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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