Wheeling, IL

Living in Wheeling

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Bikeability 38
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Walkability 33
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 45
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 33
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 63
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Schools 8
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Residents

38k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
65% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian18%
Black2%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate24%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty
27  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector83%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$199k Median Home Value -$40k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$279 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached16%
1 unit, detached30%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas79%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wheeling

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Wheeling

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 11
Feb 27 2 8
Mar 36 2 5
Apr 48 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 5 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 40 3 1
Dec 27 2 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheeling

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding77
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wheeling, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wheeling, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Wheeling, IL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wheeling, IL

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Airports

Airports near Wheeling, IL

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