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Worth, IL


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Worth, Illinois

Worth, Illinois, in Cook county, is 2 miles SW of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 14 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Worth has a population of 11,047.

The People and Families of Worth

In Worth, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Worth had a median family income of $51,523.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Worth ($1,200). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Worth Housing

About 69% of housing units in Worth are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Worth, 91% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the village, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Worth Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 16%Worth Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Worth, IL

Comparing Worth 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 Population87
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Senior Citizens55
Racial Diversity58
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income67
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times23
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

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