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Rockdale, IL


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Rockdale, Illinois

Rockdale, Illinois, in Will county, is 2 miles SW of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 34 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is home to some 1,888 residents.

The People and Families of Rockdale

In Rockdale, about 49% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

The people of Rockdale are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockdale had a median family income of $47,232.

Rockdale Housing

According to the 2000 census, 57% of the housing in Rockdale was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Rockdale, 92% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Rockdale it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Rockdale Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Rockdale Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Rockdale Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Rockdale Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Rockdale Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Rockdale, IL

Comparing Rockdale 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 Men98
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women97
Racial Diversity98
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built22
Affordability of Rents24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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