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Glenwood, Illinois

Introduction to Glenwood, Illinois

Glenwood, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles SW of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 22 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. There are 9,000 residents in the village.

Glenwood History

Glenwood is located in Cook County, which was created on January 15, 1831. The county, originally a part of Putnam County, was named in honor of Daniel Cook, the first Attorney General of Illinois. The Glenwood School for Boys was established in 1887. One of the founders of the school was Todd Lincoln, the son of Abraham Lincoln.

Glenwood and nearby Attractions

  • Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
  • Village of Thorton Historical Museum
  • Lemon Lake County Park
  • Midwest Carvers Museum
  • William W. Powers State Recreation Area
  • Chicago Portage National Historic Site

Things To Do In Glenwood

Glenwood offers easy access to various parks such as the Buckley Homestead County Park, the Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve, the Oak Ridge Prairie County Park, the Deep River County Park, and the William W. Powers State Recreation Area. History buffs can visit the Midwest Carvers Museum, the Chicago Portage National Historic Site, and the Matteson Historical Museum. The Hickory Glen Park, Estates Park, and the George Arquilla Park are some of the local parks. The Glenwoodie Country Club provides opportunities for recreation for golf enthusiasts.

Glenwood Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport is less than half an hour's drive away.

Glenwood Higher Education

Prairie State College, Governors State University, and South Suburban College are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Glenwood Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Glenwood Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%Glenwood Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Glenwood People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 16%Glenwood Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Glenwood College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Glenwood Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Glenwood, IL

Comparing Glenwood 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
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Age of the Population77
Senior Citizens54
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

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