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Woodstock, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 21 miles NW of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) and 51 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Woodstock contains a population of approximately 20,151.
In Woodstock, about 53% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Woodstock.
Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Woodstock had a median family income of $54,408.
Political donors in Woodstock favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $12,725. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Woodstock has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Woodstock, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Illinois, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Woodstock, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Woodstock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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