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Lanark, IL


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Lanark, Illinois

Lanark, Illinois, in Carroll county, is 39 miles W of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 113 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 1,584.

The People and Families of Lanark

In Lanark, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lanark had a median family income of $45,800. In Lanark, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Lanark.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lanark Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Lanark. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Lanark is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Lanark, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 12%Lanark Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Lanark Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Lanark, IL

Comparing Lanark 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
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Men74
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women63
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity34
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing48
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built11
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