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Westchester, Illinois

Introduction to Westchester, Illinois

Westchester, Illinois, in Cook county, is 4 miles W of Berwyn, Illinois and 12 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Chicago area. There are 16,824 residents in Westchester.

Westchester History

The village of Westchester was settled in by German farmers in the mid 19th century. Samuel Insull purchased 2,200 acres of the land in 1924, and planned to recreate an English style town. Westchester was incorporated in 1926. By 1930, the Garfield Park rapid transit line was extended, enabling prospective buyers to visit the village conveniently. However, the rapid transit line was removed in the 1950s.

Westchester and nearby Attractions

  • Brookfield Zoo
  • Graue Mill and Museum
  • Kiddieland Amusement Park
  • Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
  • McFetridge Sports Center at California Park
  • DuPage Children's Museum

Things To Do In Westchester

During your stay in Westchester, you can visit the Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve. Games of tennis and soccer can be enjoyed at the Community Park and Gladstone Park. Mayfair Park also offers sand volleyball courts, softball diamonds and scenic picnic areas. You can also spend your leisure time at the Westbrook Commons Shopping Center.

Westchester Transportation

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is close to the village.

Westchester Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are offered by Elmhurst College, City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College and the Devry Institute of Technology.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Westchester Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 11%Westchester Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Westchester People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Westchester Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Westchester Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Westchester Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 15%Westchester College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Westchester Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Westchester, IL

Comparing Westchester 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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