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Libertyville, IL


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Libertyville, Illinois

Libertyville, Illinois, in Lake county, is 7 miles SW of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 33 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Libertyville has a population of 20,742.

The People and Families of Libertyville

In Libertyville, about 65% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Libertyville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Libertyville had a median family income of $103,573. Libertyville is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Libertyville isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The village benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in Libertyville. The village, compared to most villages like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Libertyville residents, with $44,555. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Libertyville Housing

In Libertyville, 81% 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. Libertyville has higher property taxes than most places in Illinois, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Libertyville, 88% 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

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLibertyville Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLibertyville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLibertyville Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Libertyville College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Libertyville People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Libertyville Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Libertyville Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Libertyville, IL

Comparing Libertyville 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population65
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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