Kenilworth, IL

Kenilworth, Illinois

Kenilworth, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles NW of Evanston, Illinois (center to center) and 15 miles N of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Kenilworth contains a population of approximately 2,494.

The People and Families of Kenilworth

In Kenilworth, about 80% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Kenilworth, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kenilworth had a median family income of $200,001. The typical family in Kenilworth is better off than most in Illinois. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Kenilworth. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Kenilworth. In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Kenilworth favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $102,049. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Kenilworth Housing

Kenilworth has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 96% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Illinois, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.

Commuting

In Kenilworth, 62% of commuters drive to work. In the village, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%

Comparative Profile of Kenilworth, IL

Comparing Kenilworth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Kenilworth Almanac

Kenilworth Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kenilworth Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Kenilworth residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Kenilworth Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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