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Wheeling, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
38,495
Population
4,440/sq mi density
$83,251
Median Income
$41,463 per capita
$244,600
Home Value
$300,002 Zillow
$1,578
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
74
Violent Crime/100K
1,071 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,251 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$244,600 home value, $1,578/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Wheeling (27)
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park
State Park
1,383 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Allen Valley Siata
State Park
25 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Aztalan State Park
State Park
187 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Big Foot Beach State Park
State Park
264 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Buffalo Rock State Park
State Park
295 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Burlington To Kansasville State Trail
State Park
92 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Calumet Park
State Park
9 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chain O'Lakes State Park
State Park
5,030 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Channahon State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Clover Valley State Habitat Area - Pr
State Park
103 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fox River
State Park
95 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gebhard Woods State Park
State Park
31 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Glacial Drumlin State Trail
State Park
991 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hank Aaron State Trail
State Park
65 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Harbor Park Promenade
State Park
11 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Illini State Park
State Park
159 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails lead through shifting sand dunes, quiet woodlands, sunny prairies and lush wetlands. Known for ...
Entrance: $20
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Boating, Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walki...
Weather: On average, the warmest month is July and the highest recorded temperature was 105F in 1934. The coolest month is January, with the lowest recorded temperature of -25F in 1985. June sees the most prec...
Indiana Dunes State Park
State Park
557 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Park Expansion
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lakeshore State Park
State Park
51 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Morraine Hills State Park
State Park
1,327 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Presidential Park
State Park
17 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came together in Pullman, a planned industrial community famed for its urban design and architecture.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Chicago winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 26 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average...
Richard Bong Recreation Area
State Park
4,551 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Silver Springs
State Park
1,189 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
White River State Trail
State Park
155 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
William G. Stratton State Park
State Park
14 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0