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Montgomery, IL


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Montgomery, Illinois

Montgomery, Illinois, in Kendall county, is 4 miles SW of Aurora, Illinois (center to center) and 36 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,471 people in Montgomery.

The People and Families of Montgomery

In Montgomery, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montgomery had a median family income of $61,319. Montgomery has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the village living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,600) in Montgomery. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Montgomery Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Montgomery is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the village, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Montgomery, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Montgomery Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Montgomery Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Montgomery Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Montgomery Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Montgomery, IL

Comparing Montgomery 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 Men89
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population76
Age of the Population66
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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