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Regional Overview
The Greater Chicago area includes the City of
Chicago and the "Collar Counties" (Suburban Cook, Lake, DuPage,
McHenry, Kane, and Will). The Highway system includes the Edens, Kennedy,
Eisenhower, and Stevenson Expressways, as well as the Tri-State (I-294),
East-West (I-88), and North-South (I-355) toll-ways. Public transportation consists
of the Regional Transportation Agency (RTA), 1-800-972-7000, which includes
Metra, www.metrarail.com (train service to & from the suburbs), PACE (bus
service in the suburbs), and
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Note: The private school count for each community uses two sources: 1)
Schools included in ParentLink's publication School's In-Chicago, and 2) the
State of Illinois list of recognized private schools. The child care count for
each community uses two sources: 1) centers and preschools included in ParentLink's
publication Child Care Connections and 2) centers and preschools listed in the
State of Illinois (Dept. of Children & Family Services) list of centers
and/or various online directories (Yahoo yellow pages listings), web sites,
etc.
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Community Sketches for City of
Chicago and DuPage County (Alphabetical order after Chicago)
City of Chicago: Population 2,701,926 (2005 estimate +/- 35,660)
Government: City Hall, 120 N. LaSalle St., 312-744-6861 (City
Clerk) Community
Web Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: District 299, Grades K-8: District 299. About 350
private schools are located in Chicago.
Child Care: About 400 child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Chicago.
Public Library: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St.,
312-747-4396.
Park District: Chicago Park District, 312-742-7529
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
44/56.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$245,000*. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,678**. Median Rent: $783
*2005 Estimate, +/- $3,824 **
2005 Estimate, +/-$185 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$10
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Addison: Population 35,914 Zip Code 60101
Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central/Northern DuPage County.
Local roads: Lake St, North Ave. Rt. 53/Rohlwing Rd., Army Trail.
Government: Village Hall, 630-543-4100. Community Web Sites: Addison Advantage, Village Profile
Schools: Grades 9-12: DuPage District 88, Grades K-8: Addison District 4. Five
private schools are located in Addison.
Child Care: Five child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Addison.
Public
Library: Addison Public Library: 235
N. Kennedy Dr., 630-543-3617
Park District: Addison Park District, 120 E. Oak St., 630-833-0100
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
69/31.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$173,200. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,463. Median Rent: $688
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Bartlett: Population 35,000. Zip Code 60103
Location: 30 miles from Downtown Chicago in DuPage & Cook Counties. Local
roads: Route 59,
Government: Village Hall, 630-837-0800 Community Web
Site
Schools: Grades K-12: Elgin School District U-46 One private school is located
in Bartlett.
Child Care: Six child-care centers and/or preschools are located
in Bartlett.
Public
Library: Bartlett Public Library: 800
S. Bartlett Rd., 630-837-2855,
Park District: Bartlett Park District, 696 W. Stearns Rd.,
630-837-6568
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
93/7.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$204,700. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,684. Median Rent: $752
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Bensenville: 21,000. Zip Code 60106
Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northern DuPage County. Local
roads: Rte. 19 - Irving Park Rd., Route 83.
Government: Village Hall, 630-766-8200 Community
Web Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Fenton District 100. Grades K-8: Bensenville District 2.
Two private schools are located in Bensenville.
Child Care: Two child-care centers and/or preschools are located
in Bensenville.
Public
Library: Bensenville Community Public
Library: 200 S. Church Rd., 630-766-4642.
Park District: Bensenville Park District, 1000 W. Wood St.,
630-766-7015
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
56/44.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $155,900.
Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,285. Median Rent: $798
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Bloomingdale: Population 21,675. Zip Code 60108
Location: 25 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northern DuPage County. Local
roads: Route 20/Lake St.,
Government: Village Hall, 630-671-5610 Community
Web Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Lake Park District 108. Grades K-8: Bloomingdale
District 13, Marquadt District 15, C.C. District 93. One private school is
located in Bloomingdale.
Child Care: Six child-care centers and/or preschools are located
in Bloomingdale.
Public Library: Bloomingdale
Public Library: 101 Fairfield Way, 630-529-3120.
Park District: Bloomingdale Park District, 172 South Circle,
630-529-3650.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
73/27.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$209,200. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,486. Median Rent: $961
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Burr Ridge: Population 10,408. Zip Code 60525
Location: 19 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southern DuPage Co. Local roads:
Wolf Rd., Madison St. 55th St., Rte. 83, 97th St.
Government: Village Hall, 630-654-8181 Community Web Sites: Indian
Prairie Community, Village
Profile
Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86, Grades K-8: Pleasantdale District
107, Darien District 61, Burr Ridge C.C. District 180, Gower District 62,
Hinsdale District 181. One private school is located in Burr Ridge.
Child Care: Two child-care centers and/or preschools are located
in Burr Ridge.
Public
Library: Indian Prairie Public
Library: 4001 Plainfield Rd., Darien, 630-887-8760
Park District: Burr Ridge Park District, 10S474 Madison St.,
630-920-1969.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
95/5.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$477,800. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,767. Median Rent: $1,205
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Carol Stream: Population 40,438. Zip Code 60188
Location: 27 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central DuPage County. Local roads:
Rte. 20 - Lake St., Route 64, Route 59
Government: Village Hall, 630-665-7050 Community
Web Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Glenbard District 87, Community District 94 (West
Chicago), Elgin District U-46. Grades K-8: Elgin District U-46, C.C. District
93, Benjamin District 25, Wheaton/Warrenville District 200. One private school
is located in Carol Stream.
Child Care: Seven child-care centers and/or preschools are located
in Carol Stream.
Public
Library: Carol Stream Public Library:
616 Hiawatha Dr., 630-653-0755
Park District: Carol Stream Park District, 391 Illini Dr.,
630-665-2311
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
70/30.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$170,400. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,493. Median Rent: $798
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Clarendon Hills: Population 7,610. Zip Code 60514
Location: 19 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southern DuPage County. Local
roads: Rte 83, 75th. St.,
Government: Village Hall, 630-323-3500 Community Web Sites: Town Click, Village Profile
Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86. Grades K-8: Gower District 62,
Hinsdale District 181, Maercker District 60. One private school is located in
Clarendon Hills.
Child Care: Five child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Clarendon Hills.
Public Library:
Clarendon Hills Public Library: 7 N. Prospect Ave., 630-323-3500
Park District: Clarendon Hills Park District, 1 N. Prospect Ave.,
630-323-3500
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
83/17.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$307,500. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,916. Median Rent: $721
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Darien: Population 22,860. Zip Code 60559
Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southern DuPage County. Local
roads: Rte 83, 75th. St,
Government: City Hall, 630-852-5000 Community Web Sites: Indian Prairie Community, Village Profile
Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86. Grades K-8: Darien District 61,
Cass District 63, Center Cass District 66. Two private schools are located in
Darien.
Child Care: Eight child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Darien.
Public
Library: Indian Prairie Public
Library: 401 Plainfield Rd., 630-887-8760
Park District: Darien Park District, 133 Plainfield Rd.,
630-655-6400
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
86/14.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$214,500. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,590. Median Rent: $763
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Downers Grove: Population 48,724. Zip Codes 60515, 60516
Location: 25 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southern DuPage County. Local
roads: Highland Ave./Main St., Rte. 34 (Ogden Ave.), Route 56 (Butterfield
Rd.).
Government: Village Hall, 630-434-5500 Community
Web Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Community District 99, Grades K-8: Downers Grove
District 58, Center Cass District 66, Puffer-Hefty District 69. Nine private
schools are located in Downers Grove.
Child Care: Eighteen child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Downers Grove.
Public
Library: Downers Grove Public
Library: 1050 Curtiss, 630-960-1200
Park District: Downers Grove Park District, 935 Maple Ave.,
630-963-1300
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
79/21.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $205,900.
Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,523. Median Rent: $768
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Elmhurst: Population 42,000. Zip Code 60126
Location: 17 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central/Eastern DuPage County.
Local roads: Rte. 38 - Roosevelt Rd., St. Charles Rd., Route 83,
Government: Village Hall, 630-530-3000 Community Web Sites: Elmhurst Express, Village Profile
Schools: Grades 9-12: Elmhurst District 205. Grades K-8: Elmhurst District
205, Salt Creek District 48. Eight private schools are located in Elmhurst.
Child Care: Nine child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Elmhurst.
Public
Library: Elmhurst Public Library: 211
Prospect Ave., 630-279-8696
Park District: Elmhurst Park District, 225 Prospect Ave.,
630-993-8900
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
83/17.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$211,100. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,539. Median Rent: $840
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Glendale Heights: Population 32,000. Zip Code 60139
Location: 23 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central DuPage County. Local roads:
Bloomingdale Rd., North Ave. (Rt. 64)
Government: Village Hall, 630-260-6000 Community
Web Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Glenbard District 87. Grades K-8: Marquadt District 15,
Queen Bee District 16. One private school is located in Glendale Heights.
Child Care: Eight child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Glendale Heights.
Public
Library: Glenside Public Library: 25
E. Fullerton Ave., 630-260-1550
Park District: Glendale Heights Park District, 250 Civic Center
Plaza, 630-260-6060
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
70/30.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$142,800. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,334. Median Rent: $823
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Glen Ellyn: Population 25,000. Zip Code 60137
Location: 23 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central DuPage County. Local roads:
Roosevelt Rd. (Rt. 38), Butterfield Rd. (Rt. 56), Business Rt. 53, St. Charles
Rd., Main St.
Government: Village Hall, 630-469-5000 Community Web
Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Glenbard District 87. Grades K-8: Glen Ellyn District
41, Glen Ellyn C.C. District 89, Lombard District 44. Five private schools are
located in Glen Ellyn.
Child Care: Seven child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Glen Ellyn.
Public Library: Glen Ellyn Public Library: 400 Duane St.,
630-469-0879
Park District: Glen Ellyn Park District, 501 Hill Ave.,
630-858-2462
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
77/23.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$274,800. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,904. Median Rent: $736
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Hinsdale: Population 17,300. Zip Code 60521
Location: 18 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southeastern DuPage County. Local
roads: Rte. 34 (Ogden Ave.), County Line Rd., Rte 83.
Government: Village Hall, 630-789-7000 Community Web Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86. Grades K-8: Hinsdale District 181,
Burr Ridge C.C. District 180. Two private schools are located in Hinsdale.
Child Care: Seven child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Hinsdale.
Public
Library: Hinsdale Public Library: 20
E. Maple, 630-986-1976
Park District: Hinsdale Park & Recreation, 19 E. Chicago Ave.,
630-789-7090
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
83/17.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$520,100. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,753. Median Rent: $885
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Itasca: Population 8,300. Zip Code 60143
Location: 25 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northeastern DuPage County. Local
roads: Rte. 19 (Irving Park Rd.), Route 83,
Government: Village Hall, 630-773-0835 Community Web
Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Lake Park District 108. Grades K-8: Itasca School
District 10. Two private schools are located in Itasca.
Child Care: Three child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Itasca.
Public Library:
Itasca Public Library: 500 W. Irving Park Road. 630-773-1699
Park District: Itasca Park District, 350 E. Irving Park Rd.,
630-773-2257
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
76/24.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$208,300. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,551. Median Rent: $863
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Lisle: Population 20,000. Zip Code 60532
Location: 26 miles from Downtown Chicago in South/Central DuPage County. Local
roads: Rte. 38 (Roosevelt Rd.), Rt. 56 (Butterfield Rd.), Rt. 53.
Government: Village Hall, 630-271-4100 Community Web
Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Lisle C.U. District 202. Grades K-8: Lisle C.U. District
202, Naperville C.U. District 203. Three private schools are located in Lisle.
Child Care: Ten child-care centers and/or preschools are located
in Lisle.
Public
Library: Lisle Public Library: 777
Front St. 630-971-1675
Park District: Lisle Park District, 1825 Short Street, 630-964-3410
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$219,200. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,667. Median Rent: $893
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Lombard: Population 42,300. Zip Code 60148.
Location: 22 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central DuPage County. Local roads:
Roosevelt Rd. (Rt. 38), North Ave. (Rt. 64), Butterfield Rd. (Rt. 56), Main
St., Highland Ave., Rt. 53
Government: Village Hall, 630-620-5700 Community Web
Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Glenbard District 87, DuPage High District 88. Grades
K-8: Lombard School District 44, Villa Park School District 45. Seven private
schools are located in Lombard.
Child Care: Nine child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Lombard.
Public
Library: Helen Plum Public Library:
110 W. Maple, 630-627-0316
Park District: Lombard Park District, 150 S. Park Ave.,
630-627-1281
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
75/25.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$168,500. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,382. Median Rent: $889
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Medinah: Population 2,500. Zip Code 60157.
Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northern DuPage County. Local
roads: Rte. 19 - Irving Park Rd., Route 83, Roselle Rd., Rte. 20 - Lake St.
Government: Unincorporated area (bordering Roselle &
Bloomingdale).
Schools: Grades 9-12: Lake Park District 108, Grades K-8: Medinah School
District 11. One private school is located in Medinah.
Child Care: No child-care centers and/or preschools are located
in Medinah.
Public
Library: Roselle Public Library: 40
S. Park, 630-529-1641
Park District: Medinah Park District, 22W130 Thorndale Ave.,
630-893-2560
Housing Statistics: No census bureau statistics available yet for
'00-'10
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Naperville: Population 130,000. Zip Codes 60540, 60563, 60564, 60565
Location: 30 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southwestern DuPage County. Local
roads: Ogden Ave. (Rt. 34), Naperville Rd./Naper Ave., Washington St., Rt. 59.
Government: Village Hall, 630-420-6111 Community
Web Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Naperville C.U. District 203, Indian Prairie District
204. Grades K-8: Naperville C.U. District 203, Indian Prairie District 204.
Eight private schools are located in Naperville.
Child Care: Forty-eight child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Naperville. Free Child-Care Referral for Naperville Residents,
630-420-6001.
Public
Library: Naperville Public Library:
Branches: Nichols - 200 W. Jefferson Ave., 630-961-4100, Naper Blvd. – 2035 S.
Naper Blvd. 630-961-4100.
Park District: Naperville Park District, 320 W. Jackson Ave.,
630-357-9000
Note: Electric service supplied by the city, Naperville Public Utilities
(Water/Electric): 630-420-6131. Also, for those relocating: Move in/out: 630-420-6059.
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
80/20.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$254,200. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,831. Median Rent: $942
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Oak Brook: Population 8,700. Zip Code 60523
Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southeastern DuPage County. Local
roads: 31st. St., Midwest Rd., Rt. 83.
Government: Village Hall, 630-990-3000 Community Web Sites: Town Click, Village Profile
Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86. Grades K-8: Butler School District
53, Downers Grove District 58. No private schools are located in Oak Brook.
Child Care: Five child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Oak Brook.
Public
Library: Oak Brook Public Library 600
Oak Brook Rd., 630-990-2222
Park District: Oak Brook Park District, 1300 Forest Gate Rd.,
630-990-4233
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
97/3.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $635,400.
Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $3,301. Median Rent: $996
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Oakbrook Terrace: Population 2,300. Zip Code 60181
Location: 18 miles from Downtown Chicago in Eastern DuPage County. Local roads:
Roosevelt Rd. (Rt. 38), Summit Ave., Rt. 83, Butterfield Rd. (Rt. 56).
Government: Village Hall, 630-941-8300
Schools: Grades 9-12: DuPage District 88, Grades K-8: Salt Creek School
District 48. No private schools are located in Oakbrook Terrace.
Child Care: No child-care centers and/or preschools are located
in Oakbrook Terrace.
Public
Library: Oak Brook Public Library 600
Oak Brook Rd., 630-990-2222
Park District: Oakbrook Terrace Park District, 1S325 Ardmore Ave.,
630-627-6100
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
40/60.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$170,700. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,457. Median Rent: $961
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Roselle: Population 23,000. Zip Code 60172
Location: 25 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northern DuPage County (small
portion in Cook County). Local roads: Irving Park Rd., Roselle Rd.,
Bloomingdale Rd., Nerge Rd.
Government: Village Hall, 630-980-2000 Community Web
Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Lake Park District 108, Grades K-8: Medinah School
District 11, Roselle School District 12, Keeneyville District 20, Schaumburg
District 54. Two private schools are located in Roselle.
Child Care: Six child-care centers and/or preschools are located
in Roselle.
Public
Library: Roselle Public Library: 40
S. Park, 630-529-1641
Park District: Roselle Park District, 555 W. Bryn Mawr,
630-894-8050
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
81/19.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$169,900. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,422. Median Rent: $895
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Villa Park: Population 22,000. Zip Code 60181
Location: 17 miles from Downtown Chicago in Eastern DuPage County. Local roads:
Roosevelt Rd. (Rte. 38), North Ave. (Rt. 64), St. Charles Rd., Rt. 83.
Government: Village Hall, 630-834-8500 Community Web
Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: DuPage High School District 88. Grades K-8: Villa Park
School District 45, Salt Creek School District 48. One private school is
located in Villa Park.
Child Care: Eleven child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Villa Park.
Public
Library: Villa Park Public Library:
305 S. Ardmore, 630-834-1164
Park District: Villa Park Recreation Department, 320 E Wildwood,
630-834-8525
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
77/23.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$155,900. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,266. Median Rent: $720
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Warrenville: Population 13,400. Zip Code 60555
Location: 30 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central/Western DuPage County.
Local roads: Butterfield Rd. (Rt. 56), Rt. 59.
Government: Village Hall, 630-393-9427 Community
Web Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Wheaton/Warrenville District 200, Grades K-8:
Wheaton/Warrenville District 200. Three private schools are located in
Warrenville.
Child Care: Eight child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Warrenville.
Public Library: Warrenville Public Library: 28W751 Stafford,
630-393-1171
Park
District: Warrenville Park District,
3S260 Warren Ave., 630-393-7279
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
83/17.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $148,900.
Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,286. Median Rent: $1,019
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Wayne: Population 2,100. Zip Code 60184
Location: 34 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northwestern DuPage County. Local
roads: Army Trail Rd., Rt. 59/Ingallton Rd.,
Government: Village Hall, 630-584-3090.
Schools: Grades 9-12: Elgin District U-46. Grades K-8: Elgin District U-46. No
private schools are located in Wayne.
Child Care: No child-care centers and/or preschools are located
in Wayne.
Public
Library: St. Charles Public Library:
One South 6th. Ave., 630-584-0076
Park District: St. Charles Park District, 8 North Ave.,
630-584-1055
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
97/3.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$442,500. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,615. Median Rent: $625
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West Chicago: Population 23,500. Zip Code 60185
Location: 32 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central/Western DuPage County.
Local roads: Rt. 59, Geneva Rd.,
Government: Village Hall, 630-293-2200 Community
Web Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Community District 94, Grades K-8: Benjamin District 25,
West Chicago District 33. Two private schools are located in West Chicago.
Child Care: Five child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in West Chicago.
Public
Library: West Chicago Public Library:
332 E. Washington, 630-231-1552.
Park District: West Chicago Park District, 157 W. Washington St.,
630-231-9474
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
68/32.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $160,000.
Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,516. Median Rent: $785
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Westmont: Population 25,000. Zip Code 60559
Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southeastern DuPage County. Local
roads: Ogden Ave. (Rte. 34), Rte 83, 55th St., Fairview Ave.
Government: Village Hall, 630-829-4400 Community Web Sites: Town Click, Village Profile
Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86, Community District 99, Westmont C.
U. District 201. Grades K-8: Downers Grove District 58, Westmont C. U. District
201, Maercker School District 60. One private school is located in Westmont.
Child Care: Seven child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Westmont.
Public Library: Westmont Public Library: 428 N. Cass Ave., 630-969-5625.
Park District: Westmont Park District, 75 E. Richmond, 630-963-5252
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
54/46.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$180,200. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,413. Median Rent: $759
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Wheaton: Population 55,000. Zip Code 60187
Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central/Western DuPage County.
Local roads: Rte. 38 - Roosevelt Rd., Geneva Rd., Butterfield Rd.- Rt. 56, Main
St.
Government: Village Hall, 630-260-2000 Community Web
Site
Schools: Grades 9-12: Wheaton/Warrenville District 200, Grades K-8:
Wheaton/Warrenville District 200. Four private schools are located in Wheaton.
Child Care: Eleven child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Wheaton.
Public Library:
Wheaton Public Library: 225 N. Cross, 630-668-1374
Park District: Wheaton Park District, 666 S. Main St., 630-665-4710
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
74/26.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$222,100. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,632. Median Rent: $892
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Willowbrook: Population 9,000. Zip Code 60527
Location: 20 miles from Downtown Chicago in Southern DuPage County. Local
roads: Rte. 83, Cass Ave., 75th. St.
Government: Village Hall, 630-323-8215 Community Web Sites: Indian
Prairie Community, Village
Profile
Schools: Grades 9-12: Hinsdale District 86, Grades K-8: Gower District 62,
Maercker School District 60, Hinsdale District 181. No private schools are
located in Willowbrook.
Child Care: No child-care centers and/or preschools are located
in Willowbrook.
Public
Library: Indian Prairie Public
Library: 401 Plainfield Rd., Darien, 630-887-8760
Park District: Westmont Park District, 75 E. Richmond, 630-963-5252
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
77/23.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$245,800. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,664. Median Rent: $930
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Winfield: Population 8,700. Zip Code 60190
Location: 28 miles from Downtown Chicago in Western DuPage County. Local roads:
Roosevelt Rd. (Rt. 38),
Government: Village Hall, 630-933-7100
Schools: Grades 9-12: Community District 94, Grades K-8: Winfield District 34,
Wheaton/Warrenville District 200. One private school is located in Winfield.
Child Care: One child-care centers and/or preschool is located
in Winfield.
Public Library: Winfield Public
Library: OS291 Winfield Rd., 630-653-7599
Park District: Winfield Park District, 0N020 County Farm Rd.,
630-653-3811
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
96/4.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $210,400.
Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,688. Median Rent: $971
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Wood Dale: Population 13,500. Zip Code 60191
Location: 22 miles from Downtown Chicago in Northeastern DuPage County. Local
roads: Rte. 19 - Irving Park Rd., Route 83
Government: Village Hall, 630-766-4900 Community Web
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Schools: Grades 9-12: DuPage District 88, Fenton District 100. Grades K-8:
Wood Dale School District 7, Bensenville District 2, Itasca District 10,
Addison District 4. One private school is located in Wood Dale.
Child Care: One child-care centers and/or preschool is located
in Wood Dale.
Public
Library: Wood Dale Public Library:
520 N. Wood Dale Rd., 630-766-6762
Park District: Wood Dale Park District, 533 N. Wood Dale Rd.,
630-595-9333
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
85/15.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $171,800.
Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,397. Median Rent: $905
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Woodridge: Population 30,000. Zip Code 60517
Location: 23 miles from Downtown Chicago in Central/Southern DuPage County.
Local roads: Rte. 53, 75th. St.
Government: Village Hall, 630-719-4705 Community Web
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Schools: Grades 9-12: Community District 99, Grades K-8: Downers Grove
District 58, Naperville C.U. District 203, Center Cass District 66, Woodridge
District 68. One private school is located in Woodridge.
Child Care: Nine child-care centers and/or preschools are
located in Woodridge.
Public
Library: Woodridge Public Library: 3
Plaza Dr., 630-964-7899
Park District: Woodridge Park District, 2909 Forest Glen Pkwy.,
630-985-0300
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing:
67/33.
Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied):
$168,400. Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,440. Median Rent: $756
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