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University Park, IL


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University Park, Illinois

University Park, Illinois, in Cook county, is 9 miles SE of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 18 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. University Park has a population of 6,662.

The People and Families of University Park

In University Park, about 44% of adults are married. Large households are normal in University Park. Be careful driving in the village, since the village is home to many young children. Looking at University Park, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the village, in comparison to similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, University Park had a median family income of $58,902. University Park enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of University Park gave more campaign money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

University Park Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in University Park. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In University Park, 84% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the village, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyUniversity Park Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%University Park Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of University Park, IL

Comparing University Park 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Male Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults79
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35

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