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Itasca
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Itasca

#10 in Best Places to Raise a Family in DuPage County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Itasca is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 9,623. Itasca is in DuPage County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Itasca offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Itasca there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in Itasca and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Itasca are highly rated.
    About Itasca...
    Population
    9,623
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $347,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,541
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      20.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      20.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      100.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      907.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      50.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Itasca

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $109,146
    National
    $69,021
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