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Stonington, IL


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Stonington, Illinois

Stonington, Illinois, in Christian county, is 18 miles SW of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 91 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 960 people in the village.

The People and Families of Stonington

In Stonington, about 66% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Stonington. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stonington had a median family income of $41,923.

Stonington Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Stonington is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Stonington.

Commuting

In Stonington, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Stonington Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Stonington, IL

Comparing Stonington 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women74
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income64
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes69
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built11
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