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Introduction to Streamwood, Illinois
Streamwood, Illinois is 4 miles W of Schaumburg, Illinois (center to center) and 29 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Cook County. The village is part of the Chicago metro area. The population of Streamwood is 36,407.
Streamwood History
Streamwood is part of the "Tri Village" area and became a growing community during the 1950s. On February 9, 1957, Streamwood was incorporated as a village. The Woodland Heights School was established in 1958. The Streamwood Shopping Center was built in 1962, and the Westview Shopping Center, two-thirds of which lie in Streamwood, was opened in 1989.
Streamwood and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Streamwood
There are several recreational centers and parks in Streamwood. Park Place includes an indoor waterpark, running track, fitness center, and many other facilities. Sunnyhill Park offers a skatepark, two playgrounds, a frisbee course, an interactive water/splash pad, three gazebos, and tennis courts. You can also visit the Streamwood Heritage Museum during your leisure hours. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Streamwood Shopping Center.
Streamwood Transportation
Chicago O’Hare International Airport is the nearest international airport.
Streamwood Higher Education
Elgin Community College and William Rainey Harper College are close to the village.
Streamwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Streamwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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