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Kildeer, IL


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Kildeer, Illinois

Kildeer, Illinois, in Lake county, is 4 miles N of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 29 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 3,460.

The People and Families of Kildeer

In Kildeer, about 81% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Kildeer. "Full house" describes much of the households in the village, with the many large families there. Kildeer is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kildeer had a median family income of $140,270. Kildeer is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Kildeer isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The village benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Kildeer.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Kildeer residents, with $11,250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Kildeer Housing

In Kildeer, 99% 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. Kildeer has higher property taxes than most places in Illinois, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Kildeer, 81% 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

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyKildeer Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyKildeer People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyKildeer Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyKildeer College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKildeer Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Kildeer, IL

Comparing Kildeer 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women86
Racial Diversity88
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Rents12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11
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