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West Chicago, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 4 miles W of Wheaton, Illinois (center to center) and 28 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 23,469 people people live in West Chicago.
In West Chicago, about 53% of adults are married. Homes in West Chicago tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of West Chicago spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.
Approximately 22% of West Chicago is non-white. In West Chicago you'll find a lively diversity of people.
The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.
In 2000, West Chicago had a median family income of $65,744. Overall, families in West Chicago are likely to be financially secure.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($8,020) in West Chicago than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in West Chicago, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in West Chicago is higher than that of most other communities in Illinois.
In West Chicago, 90% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.
Comparing West Chicago to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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