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Merrionette Park, IL


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Merrionette Park, Illinois

Merrionette Park, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles SE of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 12 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 1,999.

The People and Families of Merrionette Park

In Merrionette Park, about 45% of adults are married. Merrionette Park offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the village, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 10% of Merrionette Park is non-white. No single racial group represents Merrionette Park, a village where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Merrionette Park had a median family income of $47,143. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Merrionette Park gave more campaign money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Merrionette Park Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Merrionette Park. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the village is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Merrionette Park, 86% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Merrionette Park, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMerrionette Park Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Merrionette Park Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Merrionette Park Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Merrionette Park Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Merrionette Park, IL

Comparing Merrionette 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
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work21
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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