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Inverness, Illinois

Introduction to Inverness, Illinois

Inverness, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles W of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 29 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is home to some 6,749 residents.

Inverness History

Inverness is a village in Cook County, which was founded on January 15, 1831. The area was initially known as Deer Grove, and George Ela was the first to settle in 1836. Other early settlers included Thomas Atkinson, Thomas Falls Wilson, and Ezekial Cady. Rail service was introduced around 1854, and the village was incorporated in 1962.

Inverness and Nearby Attractions

  • Batavia Depot Museum
  • Leaning Tower of Niles
  • Cosley Zoo
  • Ernest Hemingway Birthplace
  • Moraine Hills State Park
  • Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park

Things To Do In Inverness

Inverness offers a variety of opportunities for recreation. Golf is available at Inverness Golf Club, and several parks are nearby including Millennium Park, Illinois Beach State Park, Chain O'Lakes State Park, and Lincoln Park. Museums in the area include Lake County Discovery Museum, DuPage County Historical Museum, Ernest Hemingway Museum, and Saint Charles History Museum.

Inverness Transportation

Air transportation is available at Chicago O'hare International Airport.

Inverness Higher Education

Colleges nearby include Oakton Community College, William Rainey Harper College, and College of Lake County.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyInverness People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyInverness Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyInverness Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Inverness College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Inverness Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Inverness Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Inverness Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Inverness, IL

Comparing Inverness 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 Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Racial Diversity68
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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