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Downs
  • Town in Illinois
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Downs

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in McLean County
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B
    Downs is a town in Illinois with a population of 1,454. Downs is in McLean County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Downs offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Downs and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Downs are highly rated.
    Population
    1,454
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $198,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,071
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      23%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      7%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      43%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $95,313
    National
    $69,021
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