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Winfield, IL


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Winfield, Illinois

Winfield, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 1 miles W of Wheaton, Illinois (center to center) and 25 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Winfield has a population of 8,718.

The People and Families of Winfield

In Winfield, about 71% of adults are married. Lots of Winfield people are married off. Large households are normal in the village. Be careful driving in Winfield, since the village is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winfield had a median family income of $98,528. People in Winfield generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Winfield than most places. The village enjoys an educated population. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Winfield gave more campaign money ($5,400) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Winfield Housing

Owners occupy 96% of the housing units in Winfield. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Winfield, 85% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the village, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWinfield People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Winfield Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Winfield Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Winfield Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Winfield Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Winfield College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Winfield Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Winfield, IL

Comparing Winfield 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population77
Age of the Population66
Racial Diversity57
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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