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Elwood, IL
B+
Population: 2,500
Home Price: $181,700
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Overview
Elwood is a small town in the state of Illinois with a population of 2,500. Elwood has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
35.6 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Elwood, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Elwood
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$36,730
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$76,339
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Elwood
Illinois
United States
Median Age
40.1
41.5
42.3
Gender
Elwood
Illinois
United States
Male
50.4%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
49.6%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Elwood
Illinois
United States
White
94.2%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.0%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.7%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.8%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.2%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Elwood
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$181,700
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$980
$721
$801
Family Households
56.7%
56.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
19.0%
19.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
87.1%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
12.9%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Elwood
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.2%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
42.1%
42.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.5%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.7%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
11.7%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Elwood
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
38.0%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
63.0%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Elwood
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
88.6
43.2
38.0
Robbery
0.0
33.2
40.7
Assault
44.3
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Elwood
Illinois
United States
Burglary
177.2
246.4
336.1
Theft
841.8
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
44.3
122.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Elwood, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
bustelo
vegan
chinese food
burger
beer
togo
pizza
margaritas
craft beer
chili
delicacies
cider
deli
tacos
waffles
ice cream
pie
sandwiches
delicious
fajitas
joliet catholic academy
high school football
video games
golfer
football
racing
college football
ufc
teams
notre dame football
nfl
athletics
gaming
minnesota sports
prowrestling
golf
olympics
baseball
basketball
softball
nft
nft project
nft artist
nfts
animator
nature
electronic music
collection
artistic
chiptunes
animation
pfp
artists
photography
fashion
curating
graphics design
watercolor
sculpture
showcasing
spending time
pokmon cards
pokmon
pokemon
video games
collecting pokmon
random stuff
collector
books
gaming
chiptunes
anime
bst thread
computers
photography
cosplay
jeeps
collectibles
gym rat
motorsports
twitch affiliate #lasttrainerstanding
radio show
sports
internet radio
livestreams
gaming
prowrestling
content creation
multimedia
photography
fashion
curating
educational
arts
promos
curated
educational programming
publicity
creative
motorsports
prairie restoration
selfguided tour
selfguided tours
space
nonmotorized
nature
summer
conservation
sports
winter
pool
photography
wildlife
rec
tents
arts
cycling
tent
aviation
visitors
warehouse
pokmon packs
free shipping
black friday
order online
ebay
shipping
pre order
preorders
bulk
starbucks
packaged
merch
chain stores
vending
ptcgrestock
consignment shop
gamestop
restock
walgreens
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