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Schiller Park, IL


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Schiller Park, Illinois

Schiller Park, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles S of Des Plaines, Illinois (center to center) and 13 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is included in the Chicago metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 11,850 people lived in Schiller Park.

The People and Families of Schiller Park

In Schiller Park, about 51% of adults are married.

Approximately 19% of Schiller Park is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the village.

Schiller Park is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Schiller Park had a median family income of $48,525.

Political Inclinations

Schiller Park residents donated more money ($5,482) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the village.

Schiller Park Housing

An estimated 54% of living spaces in Schiller Park are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the village, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Schiller Park, 88% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in Schiller Park.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Schiller Park Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Schiller Park Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Schiller Park, IL

Comparing Schiller Park 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 Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Men55
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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