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Spring Valley, Illinois

Introduction to Spring Valley, Illinois

Spring Valley, Illinois, in Bureau county, is 48 miles NE of Peoria, Illinois and 88 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. About 5,398 people live in Spring Valley.

Spring Valley History

Spring Valley is located on the Illinois River. Its name was derived from the numerous springs located in the area. Henry J. Miller founded the city in 1884 for the purpose of establishing a coal metropolis. Miller and his son-in-law were some of the first settlers of this region. Spring Valley’s growth was so rapid that it was once called the Magic City. The city was incorporated in 1887.

Spring Valley and nearby Attractions

  • Batavia Depot Museum
  • Bishop Hill State Historic Site
  • Buffalo Rock State Park
  • Donnelley State Fish and Wildlife Area
  • Glen Oak Zoo

Things To Do In Spring Valley

The Bishop Hill State Historic Site was founded in 1846 by religious dissident emigrants from Sweden. The Glen Oak Zoo, the Donnelley State Fish and Wildlife Area, and Hollywood Casino Aurora are accessible from Spring Valley as well. Local parks include the Buffalo Rock State Park, the Matthiessen State Park and the Starved Rock State Park.

Spring Valley Transportation

Greater Peoria Regional is the local airport.

Spring Valley Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Illinois Valley Community College, the Morrison Institute of Technology and Sauk Valley Community College.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Spring Valley Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Spring Valley, IL

Comparing Spring Valley 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
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women56
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity47
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built23

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