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Wheeling, IL
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Population: 39,104
Home Price: $213,500
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Overview
Wheeling is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 39,104. Wheeling 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 City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
25.8 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Wheeling, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Wheeling
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$37,719
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$74,331
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Wheeling
Illinois
United States
Median Age
39.1
41.5
42.3
Gender
Wheeling
Illinois
United States
Male
49.5%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
50.5%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Wheeling
Illinois
United States
White
57.1%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.3%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.9%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
17.6%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
16.5%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.5%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Wheeling
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$213,500
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,249
$721
$801
Family Households
47.7%
47.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.2%
29.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
62.5%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
37.5%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Wheeling
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.1%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
20.2%
20.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.8%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
27.5%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Wheeling
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
23.4%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
22.9%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Wheeling
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
23.1
43.2
38.0
Robbery
12.8
33.2
40.7
Assault
38.4
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Wheeling
Illinois
United States
Burglary
105.1
246.4
336.1
Theft
930.1
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
35.9
122.7
167.1
Arson
2.6
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wheeling, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
plant based
red wine
wine
vegan
fine dining
cooking
ice cream
cheese cake
grilling whatever
sandwiches
veg
cheese
bacon
pastry
drinks
middle eastern
meal
beer
delicious
baking
chicago sports
high school football
country music
football
boston sports
grimsby town
baseball
video games
hockey player
racing
cricket
hockey
pro wrestling
premier league
disc golfer sports gambler
horse racing
mlb
keen supporter
ice hockey
basketball
inspired by
nature
home decor
arts education
jewelry
library
fine art
commissions open
local artists
composer
collage art
shakespeare
creative
stationery
antiques
arts council
childrens books
creative writing
graphic design
studio
spare time
single dad
video games
anime
nature photography
board games
adventures
reading writing
books
random stuff
classic cars
unpublished author
cycling
fitness
fishing
gardening
reader reviewer
collector
ttrpgs
disc golf
sports
local news
indie music
sports wagering
arts education
marketing
pro wrestling
classic rock
nfl mlb
corporate events
disneyholic
fitness wellness
creative
editor bylines
tv
biweekly podcast
arts
journalist producer
pop culture
studio
sports
nature
summer
pool
space
science technology
winter
swimming pool
cycling
wildlife
fishing
gardening
fine dining
arts
aquatic center
driveup window
hot tub
mountain
aviation
outdoor pools
home furnishing
home decor
wordhurdle #wordhurdle play
local businesses
black friday
jewelry
pro shop
local walgreens
handmade
order online
coffee shop
christmas shopping
car wash
post office
handma
poshmark
gift cards
antiques
supermarkets
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