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Wheaton, Illinois

Introduction to Wheaton, Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 24 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 55,416 people in Wheaton.

Wheaton History

The modern day city of Wheaton was founded around 1836-37. The area was named after Warren L. Wheaton and Jesse C. Wheaton, its early settlers. Wheaton was surveyed in 1853 and incorporated in 1859. Warren Wheaton became the first President. On March 1, 1890, Wheaton was reincorporated and Judge Elbert Gary was the first mayor of the city. Wheaton became the county seat in 1871. The Theosophical Society of America established their national headquarters in Wheaton in 1926.

Wheaton and nearby Attractions

  • Fox River Trail
  • DuPage Children's Museum
  • Ferson Creek Park
  • Cosley Zoo
  • Billy Graham Center Museum
  • Pottawatomie Park

Things To Do In Wheaton

The city of Wheaton offers approximately 800 acres of park area for its residents and visitors. You can visit Cosley Zoo, Lincoln Marsh, Danada Forest Preserve and Equestrian Center during your leisure hours. The Rice Pool and Water Park offers three water slides. Golf can be enjoyed at Cantigny Park and Golf Course and Chicago Golf Club. The city is also home to the DuPage County Fairgrounds. You can also visit Wheaton Grand Theater.

Wheaton Transportation

The nearest international airport is Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Wheaton Higher Education

Wheaton College is the local college. Opportunities for higher studies are also provided by Benedictine University, North Central College, College of Dupage, and Devry Institute of Technology.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWheaton College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Wheaton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Wheaton Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Wheaton People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Wheaton Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 7%Wheaton Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Wheaton Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Wheaton Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Wheaton, IL

Comparing Wheaton 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population66
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens53
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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