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Roselle, IL


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Roselle, Illinois

Roselle, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 4 miles S of Schaumburg, Illinois (center to center) and 23 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 23,115 people people live in Roselle.

The People and Families of Roselle

In Roselle, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Roselle had a median family income of $73,444. Overall, families in Roselle are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the village are below middle class. Roselle does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the village tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that Roselle is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($460) in Roselle than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Roselle Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Roselle, about 81% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages. The average property tax bill in Roselle is higher than that of most other communities in Illinois.

Commuting

In Roselle, 89% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the village is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRoselle Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Roselle People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Roselle Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Roselle Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Roselle Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Roselle College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Roselle Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Roselle Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Roselle, IL

Comparing Roselle 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 Women910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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