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Machesney Park, IL


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Machesney Park, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois is 6 miles NE of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 74 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Winnebago county. The village is part of the Rockford metro area. The population of Machesney Park is 20,759.

The People and Families of Machesney Park

In Machesney Park, about 62% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Machesney Park.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Machesney Park had a median family income of $53,788.

Political Inclinations

Among Machesney Park political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $750. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Machesney Park Housing

Of the housing in Machesney Park, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Machesney Park, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 19%Machesney Park Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Machesney Park, IL

Comparing Machesney Park 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 Population98
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women56
Age of the Population54
Racial Diversity47
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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