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Streator, IL


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Streator, Illinois

Streator, Illinois, in La Salle county, is 44 miles N of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 80 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 14,190.

The People and Families of Streator

In Streator, about 51% of adults are married.

Streator benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Streator had a median family income of $43,774.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Streator ($925). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Streator Housing

About 71% of housing units in Streator are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Streator, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Streator are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Streator Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Streator Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Streator, IL

Comparing Streator 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
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men55
Male Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use24
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built12

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Historic Streator

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Methodist church ca. 1900

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Methodist church ca. 1900

Bridge over Vermillion River 1901 Oct. 4.

Viaduct at Streator 1901 Oct. 4.

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