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Marengo, IL


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Marengo, Illinois

Marengo, Illinois is 22 miles NW of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 56 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. It is in McHenry county. The city is part of the Chicago metro area. The population of Marengo is 6,355.

The People and Families of Marengo

In Marengo, about 59% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Marengo.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marengo had a median family income of $57,209.

Political Inclinations

Among Marengo political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,900. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Marengo Housing

Of the housing in Marengo, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Illinois.

Commuting

In Marengo, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Marengo, IL

Comparing Marengo 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
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity47
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes32

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