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Pearl City, IL


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Pearl City, Illinois

Pearl City, Illinois, in Stephenson county, is 37 miles W of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 111 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is home to some 780 residents.

The People and Families of Pearl City

In Pearl City, about 68% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Pearl City are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pearl City had a median family income of $55,096.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Pearl City.

Pearl City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Pearl City was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Pearl City, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Pearl City Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Pearl City Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Pearl City, IL

Comparing Pearl City 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
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men74
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity34
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built34
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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