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Elmwood
  • Town in Illinois

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade A minus
  3. Housing
    grade A minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
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  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Elmwood is a town in Illinois with a population of 2,484. Elmwood is in Peoria County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Elmwood offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Elmwood and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Elmwood are highly rated.

About

About Elmwood...
Population
2,484

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$129,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$661
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Rural
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    22%
  • Own
    78%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade A minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    0
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    50
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    346.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    16%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    7%
  • 35-44 years
    17%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

Working in Elmwood

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$78,770
National
$69,021

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