Sleepy Hollow, IL

Sleepy Hollow, Illinois

Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, in Kane county, is 4 miles N of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 37 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. There are 3,553 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Sleepy Hollow

In Sleepy Hollow, about 76% of adults are married. When people think of Sleepy Hollow, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the village are those of its large families.

Males are more numerous in Sleepy Hollow than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sleepy Hollow had a median family income of $93,629. Most of the residents of Sleepy Hollow tend to have good incomes. In the village, most people are middle class or better. Sleepy Hollow is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the village. Lots of residents of Sleepy Hollow prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Sleepy Hollow folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Sleepy Hollow Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Sleepy Hollow that were owner-occupied was 90%. The village housing had been constructed more recently than most villages of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Sleepy Hollow, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Sleepy Hollow, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Sleepy Hollow, IL

Comparing Sleepy Hollow 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Sleepy Hollow Almanac

Sleepy Hollow Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Sleepy Hollow Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sleepy Hollow, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sleepy Hollow Colleges

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