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Washington Park, IL


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Washington Park, Illinois

Washington Park, Illinois, in St Clair county, is 10 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is conveniently located inside the Saint Louis metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,345 people in Washington Park.

The People and Families of Washington Park

In Washington Park, about 27% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Washington Park, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Washington Park. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, Washington Park isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The village has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Washington Park had a median family income of $23,266.

Washington Park Housing

Approximately 57% of housing in Washington Park is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the village.

Commuting

In Washington Park, 82% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Washington Park is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWashington Park Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Washington Park Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Washington Park, IL

Comparing Washington 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity68
Senior Citizens11
Male Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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