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Villa Grove, IL


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Villa Grove, Illinois

Villa Grove, Illinois, in Douglas county, is 18 miles S of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 106 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city contains a population of approximately 2,553.

The People and Families of Villa Grove

In Villa Grove, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Villa Grove had a median family income of $41,722.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Villa Grove favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Villa Grove Housing

Villa Grove has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Villa Grove, 95% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Villa Grove Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Villa Grove, IL

Comparing Villa Grove 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 Population77
Well-Paid Single Men64
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population56
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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