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Gridley, IL


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Gridley, Illinois

Gridley, Illinois, in McLean county, is 18 miles N of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 100 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Bloomington - Normal metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,411 people in Gridley.

The People and Families of Gridley

In Gridley, about 66% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Gridley. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gridley had a median family income of $51,908. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Gridley. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,700) in Gridley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Gridley Housing

Approximately 80% of housing in Gridley is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Gridley, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Gridley Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Gridley Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Gridley People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Gridley College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Gridley, IL

Comparing Gridley 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 Men109
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity44
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income97
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes35
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