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Woodstock, Illinois

Introduction to Woodstock, Illinois

Woodstock, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 21 miles NW of Elgin, Illinois 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.

Woodstock History

The original name of Woodstock was Centerville. The area was incorporated as a village in 1852. The population of the area increased substantially after the Civil War, which led to its incorporation as a city in 1873. At one time, around half of the world’s typewriters were manufactured in this area.

Woodstock and nearby Attractions

  • Illinois Railway Museum
  • McHenry County Historical Museum
  • Chester Gould Dick Tracy Museum
  • McHenry County Fairgrounds
  • Emrickson Park
  • Bull Valley Golf Course

Things To Do In Woodstock

Woodstock is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a Distinctive Destination. The historic square is definitely worth a visit. It has a nostalgic atmosphere and several shops and other retail outlets. The Victorian buildings from the 19th century offer beautiful glimpses of the past.

Woodstock Transportation

Air transportation is available from Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Woodstock Higher Education

Mchenry County College, Elgin Community College and the College of Lake County offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Woodstock Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 16%Woodstock Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Woodstock Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Woodstock, IL

Comparing Woodstock 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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