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Yorkville, IL


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Yorkville, Illinois

Yorkville, Illinois, in Kendall county, is 11 miles SW of Aurora, Illinois (center to center) and 43 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,189 people in Yorkville.

The People and Families of Yorkville

In Yorkville, about 64% of adults are married. Many folks in Yorkville are married and settled down. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Yorkville. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Yorkville had a median family income of $67,521. Yorkville has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Yorkville living below the poverty line. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($16,515) in Yorkville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Yorkville Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Yorkville is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Yorkville, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Yorkville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyYorkville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Yorkville People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 14%Yorkville Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Yorkville Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Yorkville Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Yorkville, IL

Comparing Yorkville 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population87
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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