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Greenup, IL


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Greenup, Illinois

Greenup, Illinois, in Cumberland county, is 42 miles W of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 112 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 1,532 people in the village.

The People and Families of Greenup

In Greenup, about 50% of adults are married. In Greenup, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the village isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Greenup has a larger percentage of females than most places. The village has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenup had a median family income of $36,902.

Greenup Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Greenup is owner-occupied. The village is known in Illinois for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Greenup.

Commuting

In Greenup, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 12%Greenup Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 19%Greenup Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Greenup, IL

Comparing Greenup 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women85
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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