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Walnut, IL


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Walnut, Illinois

Walnut, Illinois, in Bureau county, is 51 miles E of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 102 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 1,461.

The People and Families of Walnut

In Walnut, about 61% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Walnut if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walnut had a median family income of $46,641. In Walnut, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Walnut.

Walnut Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Walnut. One of the strengths of the village is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Walnut, 87% of commuters drive to work. Walnut is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Walnut, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyWalnut Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 10%Walnut Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%Walnut Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Walnut, IL

Comparing Walnut 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 Citizens910
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men74
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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