Savoy, IL

Savoy, Illinois

Savoy, Illinois, in Champaign county, is 4 miles S of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 112 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The village is located in the Champaign - Urbana metropolitan area. Savoy has a population of 4,476.

The People and Families of Savoy

In Savoy, about 55% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Savoy, since the village is home to many young children. The village offers a lot of one-person housing.

Approximately 19% of Savoy is non-white. No single racial group represents the village, a village where diversity is valued.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Savoy, in comparison to similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Savoy had a median family income of $61,927. People in Savoy generally have good earning power. The village enjoys an educated population. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Savoy gave more campaign money ($6,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Savoy Housing

Owners occupy 44% of the housing units in Savoy. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Savoy is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Savoy, 89% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Savoy, try the public transportation system. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Savoy, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 8%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Savoy, IL

Comparing Savoy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Savoy Almanac

Savoy Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Savoy Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Savoy residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Savoy Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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