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Trout Valley, Illinois

Trout Valley, Illinois is 11 miles N of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 38 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. It is in McHenry county. The population of the village is 599.

The People and Families of Trout Valley

In Trout Valley, about 81% of adults are married. Trout Valley, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the village is larger than most.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Trout Valley.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Trout Valley had a median family income of $102,603. Trout Valley is one of the richer villages in Illinois. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the village. There aren't a lot of poor people in Trout Valley. The people of the village can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. A sizable number of people in Trout Valley work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Trout Valley political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Trout Valley Housing

Of the housing in Trout Valley, approximately 98% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the village than most places in Illinois.

Commuting

In Trout Valley, 78% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyTrout Valley Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyTrout Valley Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyTrout Valley College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyTrout Valley People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Trout Valley Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Trout Valley Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Trout Valley, IL

Comparing Trout Valley 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
Well-Paid Single Men97
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women85
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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