Ela Township, IL

Living in Ela Township

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 29
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Commute 19
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Public Transit 57
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Affordability 4
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 62
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Schools 55
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Residents

44k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
62% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
86% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian10%
Black1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate13%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree26%

Households

Family household86%
Householder living alone11%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$138k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more31%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Sales and office25%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$442k Median Home Value -$19k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$360 (2010–19)
86% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K31%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas94%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ela Township

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County15

Property Crime in Ela Township

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 11
Feb 26 2 9
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 48 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 39 3 2
Dec 27 2 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ela Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding72
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ela Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ela Township, IL

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Bright Horizons
3 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Ela Township, IL

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Lake Forest College
13 miles, E
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Judson University
15 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ela Township, IL

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Airports

Airports near Ela Township, IL

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