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St. Charles, IL


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St. Charles, Illinois

Introduction to St. Charles, Illinois

St. Charles, Illinois, in DuPage and Kane counties, is 35 miles West of Chicago, Illinois. There are 27,896 residents in St. Charles.

St. Charles History

The Fox River valley was opened to white settlement after the Black Hawk War in 1832. Evan Shelby and William Franklin arrived in this area, with their families, in 1833-1834. Many other families soon followed, and the township was named “Charleston”. However, another city in Illinois had that name so the township was renamed “Saint Charles” in 1839. It was incorporated as a city in 1874.

St. Charles and nearby Attractions

  • Dunham Hunt Museum
  • Saint Charles Public Library
  • Farnsworth House
  • Saint Charles South Lake
  • Pheasant Run Golf Course
  • Kane County Fairgrounds

Things To Do In St. Charles

The city of St. Charles offers travelers the opportunity to visit a number of historical sites and museums. The glass house built by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1951, called the Farnsworth House, is a stunning example of modernist architecture. The Dunham Hunt Museum, Saint Charles Historical Museum, Batavia Depot Museum, Garfield Farm Museum, and Fabyan Villa Museum are all worth visiting. One can also visit the numerous business parks and industrial areas in St. Charles. The churches and cemeteries around the city are reminiscent of the bygone era. The banks of Saint Charles South Lake and Ferson Creek are popular tourist haunts. In addition, there are a large number of shopping plazas, parks, and a golf course where visitors can spend a relaxed, fun-filled day.

St. Charles Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

St. Charles Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are provided by Elgin Community College, Waubonsee Community College, North Central College, and Wheaton College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%St. Charles Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%St. Charles College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 8%St. Charles Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%St. Charles People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%St. Charles Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%St. Charles Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of St. Charles, IL

Comparing St. Charles 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 Men1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Senior Citizens42
Racial Diversity38
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals38
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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