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Silvis, IL


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Silvis, Illinois

Silvis, Illinois, in Rock Island county, is 8 miles E of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 144 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metropolitan area. Silvis contains a population of approximately 7,269.

The People and Families of Silvis

In Silvis, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Silvis had a median family income of $41,390.

Silvis Housing

Silvis has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Silvis, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%Silvis Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Silvis Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Silvis, IL

Comparing Silvis 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
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population67
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men55
Male Share of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46

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