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West Chicago, Illinois

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Chicago had a median family income of $65,744. Overall, families in West Chicago are likely to be financially secure.

Political Inclinations

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.

West Chicago Housing

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.

Commuting

In West Chicago, 90% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%West Chicago Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%West Chicago Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%West Chicago Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of West Chicago, IL

Comparing West Chicago 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men66
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13
People Living Alone11

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