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Streamwood, Illinois

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

  • Hoosier Grove Museum
  • Dolphin Park
  • Elgin Area Historical Society Museum
  • Racing Rapids Water Park
  • Cosley Zoo
  • Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyStreamwood Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Streamwood Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 15%Streamwood Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 16%Streamwood Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Streamwood Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Streamwood College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Streamwood People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Streamwood, IL

Comparing Streamwood 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 Old910
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women79
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times12
Walking and Biking to Work16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Property Taxes32
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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