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Rosemont, IL


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Rosemont, Illinois

Rosemont, Illinois, in Cook county, is 2 miles S of Des Plaines, Illinois (center to center) and 15 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Rosemont is home to some 4,224 residents.

The People and Families of Rosemont

In Rosemont, about 46% of adults are married. People in Rosemont have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The village somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 21% of Rosemont is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the village is very American.

The people of Rosemont are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rosemont had a median family income of $44,939. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Rosemont.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($5,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rosemont. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Rosemont Housing

According to the 2000 census, 29% of the housing in Rosemont was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the village, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Rosemont, 76% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the village it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Rosemont.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRosemont Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRosemont Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Rosemont Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Rosemont Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Rosemont, IL

Comparing Rosemont 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women75
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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