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Northlake, IL


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Northlake, Illinois

Northlake, Illinois, in Cook county, is 6 miles W of Oak Park, Illinois (center to center) and 13 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Northlake contains a population of approximately 11,878.

The People and Families of Northlake

In Northlake, about 47% of adults are married. Northlake has a large-family feeling.

Approximately 25% of Northlake is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Northlake had a median family income of $53,090.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Northlake favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,300. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Northlake Housing

Northlake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Northlake, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Northlake Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Northlake, IL

Comparing Northlake 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
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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