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Schaumburg, Illinois

Introduction to Schaumburg, Illinois

Schaumburg, Illinois, in Cook county, is 25 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Schaumburg has a population of 75,386.

Schaumburg History

The Sauk, Pottawatomie, Kickapoo,and Fox Native American tribes were the original inhabitants of Schaumburg. In the mid 19th century, the area was first settled in by the Whites. Trumball Kent was one of the first settlers of Schaumburg. The village derived its name from the German area of Schaumburg-Lippe, which is where most of the early settlers arrived from. On March 7, 1956, Schaumburg was officially incorporated.

Schaumburg and nearby Attractions

  • Arlington Park
  • Moraine Hills State Park
  • Cosley Zoo
  • Deerfield Historic Village
  • Santa's Village - Illinois
  • Fox River Trolley Museum

Things To Do In Schaumburg

Schaumburg boasts of one of the largest malls in the United States in terms of shopping area. Apart from Woodfield Mall, shopping can also be enjoyed at Wiseway Plaza Shopping Center, Market Square Shopping Center, Park Plaza Shopping Center, and Town Square Shopping Center. You can also visit Levitt Park, Jay Cee Park, Eagle Park, Woodstock Par, and Duxbury Park. The Racing Rapids Water Park is also worth visiting.

Schaumburg Transportation

The nearest international airport is Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Schaumburg Higher Education

William Rainey Harper College, College of Dupage, and Devry Institute of Technology are the nearby colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySchaumburg Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Schaumburg Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Schaumburg Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Schaumburg People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Schaumburg College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Schaumburg Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 13%Schaumburg Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Schaumburg Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Schaumburg, IL

Comparing Schaumburg 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity710
Male Share of the Population66
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents11

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