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Leland Grove, IL


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Leland Grove, Illinois

Leland Grove, Illinois, in Sangamon county, is 2 miles SW of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 85 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is conveniently located inside the Springfield metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,592 people in Leland Grove.

The People and Families of Leland Grove

In Leland Grove, about 70% of adults are married. Many folks in Leland Grove are married and settled down.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leland Grove had a median family income of $92,245. Leland Grove has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Leland Grove living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Leland Grove. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Leland Grove Housing

Approximately 93% of housing in Leland Grove is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Leland Grove, 93% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Leland Grove than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLeland Grove College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLeland Grove Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLeland Grove Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLeland Grove Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLeland Grove Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Leland Grove Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Leland Grove People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Leland Grove, IL

Comparing Leland Grove 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
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
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