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Steger, IL


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Steger, Illinois

Steger, Illinois, in Cook county, is 10 miles SW of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 27 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 9,682 people in Steger.

The People and Families of Steger

In Steger, about 53% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Steger than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Steger had a median family income of $54,347.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Steger Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Steger is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the village.

Commuting

In Steger, 90% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Steger is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Steger Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Steger Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Steger Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Steger, IL

Comparing Steger 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 Population99
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes44

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