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Illinois
Condense
the entire country into one small geographic area, and what's
the result? Illinois.
As a nationwide
crossroads of U.S. air, rail, auto and truck traffic, Illinois
is the perfect "average" from its median
cost of living index to its ethnic and religious demographic.
- Demographics
: (Illinois
Census Data)
Major cities: Springfield (capital), Chicago, Rockford,
Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Peoria
Population : 12,831,970
White : 79.4%
Black, African American : 15.1%
Hispanic : 14.3%
High school graduates : 81.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher : 26.1%
Average household income: $47,711
- Crime
: see
Illinois
Crime Information
- Cost
of Living: Illinois cost of living index is 100.00,
or on par with the national average.
- Property
Taxes : Illinois
Tax Climate - Combined state/local property taxes
were $17,888,828,000 in 2004, which brings per capita collections
to $1,407 (ranking 9th highest nationally).
- Housing
& Real Estate Overview : also see Zillow
- Illinois Real Estate
Home ownership rate : 67.3%
Average home price: $232,119
Average travel time to work : 28 minutes
- Schools
: see
Illinois
State Board of Education
- Weather
: General weather conditions are fairly divided between
the southern & northern part of the state, with northern
winters colder and summers somewhat cooler. Due to its Midwest
location, warm weather tornados are by far the most destructive
weather hazard statewide.
More
about moving to Illinois around the Web:
Moving
to Illinois
- Official state site offering links to maps, crime statistics,
jobs & career resources, banking & real estate, K-12
schools.
Moving
to Illinois City-Data Forums - Active discussions
with Q&A on moving to Chicago, Springfield, and rural
& suburban Illinois with information on cost of living,
property taxes, neighborhoods, local politics, jobs, and related
tips & advice.
Berkeley
Parents Network - Moving to Chicago - Archived message
board posts on best family and kid-friendly neighborhoods,
schools & daycare in the Chicago area and surrounding
suburbs.
Chicago
for Residents - The official site with a guide to
neighborhoods & communities, city services, apartments
& real estate, schools & colleges, public transporation,
maps, tourist attractions.
City
of Rockford - Relocation Guide - Information on homebuying
assistance programs, apartment rentals, property taxes, area
utilities and city services, voter and vehicle registration.
Illinois
Real Estate, Apartments & Job Classifieds:
also
see -> Illinois
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