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Westville, IL


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Westville, Illinois

Westville, Illinois, in Vermilion county, is 32 miles E of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 80 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The village contains a population of approximately 3,175.

The People and Families of Westville

In Westville, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westville had a median family income of $47,083.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Westville.

Westville Housing

Westville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the village the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Westville, 97% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Westville, IL

Comparing Westville 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 Women86
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens88
Well-Paid Single Men75
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity44
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Housing Recently Built33
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