Carpentersville

Located in the heart of the Fox River Valley, Carpentersville is the largest community in the Dundee Township of Kane County, Illinois. With a population of just over 30,000, Carpentersville is truly a relaxing suburb of Chicago, at just around 30 miles away. Many of the residents commute easily to and from the Chicagoland area. Northern Illinois real estate could not be complete without mentioning Carpentersville.

Demographics

30,500 people live and work in Carpentersville real estate. The median age for residents is 28; young compared to the national average. To be eligible for the labor force, a person needs to be 16 years of age. Of those eligible in Carpentersville, 68% of them are in the labor force, slightly above the national average. The average household income is a little over $60,000, and the per capita earnings is close to $17,500.

Education

Two school districts service Carpentersville. One is the Community Unit School District 300, which also serves parts of northwestern Elgin and contains 20 different schools. The other school district is the Barrington Community School District 220, which provides schooling to over 9,000 children across Carpentersville, Barrington, Tower Lakes, Deer Park and more.

Climate

Carpentersville has mild very mild and beautiful summers with highs of 83 and lows of around 62 in July, which is typically their hottest month. The record high for the summer however, was 101. August brings the most precipitation to Carpentersville with about 4.5 inches of rainfall, but June is close behind with about 4.3 inches

Elgin                                                                           Back to Top

Today, Elgin is one of the fastest growing cities in Illinois. In 2005, the mayor stated that within 40 years, Elgin will be the second largest city in Illinois. Elgin is being quickly developed and is proving that it will be a long lasting staple in northern Illinois real estate. With booming Arts and Recreation programs, Elgin truly has a wealth of activities for anyone, young or old, from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra to Lords Park and even to the Grand Victoria riverboat casino. The city is also known for its historic architecture; at one time having the largest concentration of cobblestone homes outside of Rochester, New York. There are also many landmarks from the Victorian era, including some exquisite homes in the Queen Anne style.

Demographics

Elgin is one of the more populous northern Illinois real estate areas with close to 1 million people and increasing at a steady rate. 70% of the labor force eligible population is active in the labor force. The average household income for Elgin is over $70,000. Manufacturing, health care, and wholesale trade are the highest employing business in the area.

Education

Elgin has 4 public school districts and 18 different private schools. The second largest school district in Illinois, the Elgin Area School District U46, is one of these, and almost 40,000 children attend these schools. Among the private schools in Elgin are the Einstein Academy, St. Edward Central Catholic High School, Elgin Academy, and the Westminster Christian School.

Climate

Typically, August is the wettest month of the year for Elgin . The average precipitation is around 4.5 inches. January is the coldest month with highs and lows both below the freezing point at 28 and 11 degrees respectively. In July, temperatures get as high as 83 and as low as 62.

Crystal Lake                                                             Back to Top

Though it is one of the smaller towns in northern Illinois real estate , Crystal Lake is still one of the most attractive. With a continuing revitalization of the downtown area, including a brand new city hall, and a wonderful parks department, Crystal Lake proves it can attract new residents and still keep the same excellent quality of life. By adding a new high school, they've managed to provide adequate education for the spread of people into the area.

Demographics

Crystal Lake has around 42,870 people with about 68% of them over the age of 18. The labor force consists of around 19,500 people, which 72.5% of the population over the age of 16. This is more than 10% higher than the national average. The average income per household is around $75,000, well over the nation average. Homes in the area are worth, on average, about $170,000, and half of all homeowners in the area have 2 vehicles.

Education

Education-wise, Crystal Lake is outstanding. With 3 high schools, 3 middle schools, 9 elementary schools, and a wealth of private facilities, Crystal Lake truly cares about its children. Almost 92% of people over the age of 25 have graduated High School, and more than 35% of them have their bachelor's degrees. Both of these statistics are well above the national averages. Also in the area is the McHenry County College.

Climate

The hottest month of the year for Crystal Lake is July, while the coldest month is January. Average highs for July are a mild 83 with an average low of a cool and comfortable 62. For January, highs tend to be close to 28 degrees, while lows are at about 11. Typically, August is the wettest month of the year for Crystal Lake, with an average rainfall of 4.43 inches.

Streamwood                                                              Back to Top

One of the fastest growing communities in the Chicago metropolitan area, Streamwood is a great place to raise a family or start a new business. Nearly 40,000 residents call Streamwood home, and we're always welcoming more. Primarily a residential community, Streamwood also has an expanding business community, with over 600 businesses. To help new residents, Streamwood provides a free information packet to help ease the relocation process.

The population of Streamwood is approximately 36,500. 93% of Streamwood 's residents are families living in a traditional household. With a median age of 30, Streamwood is the perfect place to start a family. The average household income in Streamwood is just about $75,000 and the average home costs $154,000, much less than most suburban communities.

Education

Most of Streamwood is served by the largest school district in Illinois , District U-46. Although the district offers a top-notch education to all students in the U-46 area, the community of Streamwood is home to several local elementary, middle, and high schools. Elgin Community College is the most popular post-secondary school, offering new opportunities to students interested in any field.

Information from Village of Streamwood, http://streamwood.org/

Climate

With weather similar to the Chicagoland area, Streamwood experiences July highs in the mid-80s and January lows in the 10s. Rainfall peaks at about 0.16 inches and it rarely snows more than an inch or two.

Information from wunderground.com, http://www.wunderground.com/US/IL/Streamwood.html

Belvidere                                                                  Back to Top

Located in North-Central Illinois, Belvidere offers a warm, friendly, traditional family community. Residential, industrial, and agricultural elements contribute to Belvidere 's charm. Home to an array of recreational facilities including multiple gymnasiums, bowling alleys, basketball court facilities, golf courses, and more, Belvidere has something for citizens of all ages. With beautiful 19th Century architecture, many of Belvidere 's streets attract visitors from all around the Chicagoland area.

Demographics

With approximately 20,000 residents, Belvidere is a comfortable, tight-knit community. The median age in Belvidere is 32, slighter higher than the area average. The average family income is $50,000. About 53% of Belvidere 's residents are married couples, 28.7% of which had children under the age of 18, according to the 200 U.S. census.

Education

Belvidere schools include 6 public elementary schools, 3 private, one public middle school, one private, and one high school. In '02-'03, approximately 7,000 students attended Belvidere schools.

Climate

Temperatures average 73 degrees F in the summer; 24 degrees F in the winter, and the average rainfall is 33.3 inches.

Hanover Park                                                       Back to Top

Hanover Park

Founded in the 19th Century, Hanover Park has history, but is home to the youngest of the Metropolitan Chicago area's population with a median age of 28. Our neighborhoods and parks are filled with the sights and sounds of young families, children, and community. Only a 45-minute commute from Chicago via the Metra West Line, one of the commuter rails in the popular Metra commuter rail system. With everything from country clubs and golf courses to art exhibits, museums, operas, theater and other fine arts, Hanover Park is committed to sustaining its high quality of life, safe environment, and stable community.

Demographics

The population of Hanover Park is 38,278. Located 30 miles northwest of Chicago , the village is in both Cook and DuPage counties. The median household income in Hanover Park is about $61,000. A low unemployment rate, 3.3%, is proof that Hanover Park 's economy is thriving, and it's only going to grow. Hanover Park real estate averages $141,500 for a single-family house.

Education

Climate

July highs hit about 85, and January low drop to the low 10s, offering a cool climate year-round. Northern winters mean snow, but in Hanover Park, it just means you switch the park for the theater for part of the year.

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