Wheeling, IL

Wheeling, Illinois

Wheeling, Illinois, in Cook county, is 4 miles NE of Arlington Heights, Illinois (center to center) and 24 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Wheeling has a population of 34,496.

The People and Families of Wheeling

In Wheeling, about 51% of adults are married.

Approximately 23% of Wheeling is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Wheeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wheeling had a median family income of $63,088. Wheeling is full of successful families and individuals. The village benefits from its educated workforce. Wheeling, compared to most villages like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Wheeling residents, with $13,750. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wheeling Housing

In Wheeling, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Wheeling has higher property taxes than most places in Illinois, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Wheeling, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 14%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Wheeling, IL

Comparing Wheeling to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Wheeling Almanac

Wheeling Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wheeling Public Libraries

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Wheeling Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Wheeling residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Wheeling High Schools (2004)

WHEELING HIGH SCHOOL
900 S ELMHURST RD
847-718-7000
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,926 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Wheeling Colleges

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Worsham College

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