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Itasca, IL


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Itasca, Illinois

Itasca, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 6 miles SE of Schaumburg, Illinois (center to center) and 20 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Itasca has a population of 8,302.

The People and Families of Itasca

In Itasca, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Itasca had a median family income of $78,700. Itasca is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Itasca benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the village. Itasca, compared to most villages like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Itasca residents, with $6,200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Itasca Housing

In Itasca, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Itasca has higher property taxes than most places in Illinois, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Itasca, 89% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the village use public transportation more than most people in similar villages.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Itasca Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Itasca Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Itasca People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Itasca Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Itasca College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Itasca Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Itasca Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Itasca, IL

Comparing Itasca 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population66
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults89
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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