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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.
In Itasca, about 59% of adults are married.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Itasca strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Itasca to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Itasca colleges • Itasca travel • Itasca apartments and mortgage.
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