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Maywood, IL


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Maywood, Illinois

Maywood, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles W of Oak Park, Illinois (center to center) and 10 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Chicago area. There are 26,987 residents in Maywood.

The People and Families of Maywood

In Maywood, about 35% of adults are married. The faces of Maywood are those of its large families. People in the village are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Maywood.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Maywood had a median family income of $46,776.

Political Inclinations

Maywood folks tended to give their money ($1,650) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Maywood Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Maywood that were owner-occupied was 63%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Maywood, 84% of commuters drive to work. More folks in Maywood use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Maywood Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Maywood Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Maywood Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Maywood, IL

Comparing Maywood 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
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity710
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times23
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Affordability of Property Taxes54
People Living Alone32
Housing Recently Built12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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