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Marseilles, IL


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Marseilles, Illinois

Marseilles, Illinois is 35 miles W of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 65 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. It is in La Salle county. The population of the city is 4,655.

The People and Families of Marseilles

In Marseilles, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marseilles had a median family income of $45,909.

Political Inclinations

Among Marseilles political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Marseilles Housing

Of the housing in Marseilles, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Marseilles, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Marseilles, IL

Comparing Marseilles 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 Men85
Well-Paid Single Women85
Male Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built22
Affordability of Property Taxes24
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