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Warrenville, Illinois

Introduction to Warrenville, Illinois

Warrenville, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 4 miles SW of Wheaton, Illinois and 27 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is in the Chicago Metropolitan area. There are 13,363 residents in Warrenville.

Warrenville History

Warrenville was established when Julius Warren and his family moved here from New York in 1833. The Warrens built the first major establishment, a tavern, in the area in 1838. The tavern stands to this day. Warrenville developed rapidly after that. In 1901, the town got its first railroad. Warrenville was officially incorporated as a city in 1967.

Warrenville and nearby Attractions

  • Ferry Creek Wetland Restoration
  • Warrenville Grove
  • Illinois Prairie Path
  • Herrick Lake
  • Warrenville Gallery
  • The Folk-Lore Center and Acorn Coffee Bar

Things To Do In Warrenville

The City of Warrenville boasts of many attractions. The downtown area is famous for its shopping and dining facilities, as well as for the exquisite bronze sculptures on the public buildings. The Ferry Creek Wetlands Restoration is a great place to relax or go hiking. There are several parks and forest preserves, which perfectly blend in with the city and provide opportunities for a range of activities.

Warrenville Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport provides air transportation.

Warrenville Higher Education

The North Central College, Wheaton College, Benedictine University and the College of Dupage provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWarrenville Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Warrenville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Warrenville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Warrenville Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Warrenville People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Warrenville Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Warrenville Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Warrenville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Warrenville, IL

Comparing Warrenville 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
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Rents11

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