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Why Wheaton, Illinois is my Favorite Place to Live. User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) I have lived in Wheaton, Illinois for a few years now. It has quickly become my favorite place to live. I love its deep-rooted sense of community. This is a very family friendly town. Living here is like stepping back in time. On most nights you will find a spur of the moment bas ...Read More eball game between fathers & sons and mothers strolling their newborns without any hesitation around town. I feel completely safe here. On Friday nights, people bring there classic cars downtown. Everyone socializes while eating ice cream and listening to 50's music. It is so much fun. There are an abundance of churches and a big part of living in this town is Wheaton College.

I feel like I am living in a Norman Rockwell painting. The neighbors all know one another and watch out for each other. It's so lovely to be invited for dinners and barbecues. It's heartwarming to see children riding their bikes around the park without any fear. The kids play outside all day. There are many play parks and most kids live within walking distance to a school. The public school system here is exceptional. This is definitely a fantastic place to raise children.

There are many fun things to do here in this picturesque town. I never get bored. The restaurants are top notch. Adele's is simply amazing. I love to go to the County Fair in July and the Fourth of July Parade and Firework show is incredible. It is one of the best I have ever seen. One of my favorite places is the Cosley Zoo. The best part is that it is free. I really enjoy taking the family here and having a picnic. It is also very exciting to hop on a train and go to Chicago for a very enjoyable night of theatre. It only takes 35 minutes to get there.

This is a town that I will live in for many more years. Out of all the places I have lived, this one is definitely my favorite one. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Wheaton? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kelly Park
      Rotary Park
      Central Park
      Prairie Path Park
      Rathje Park
      Hillside Tot Lot
      Adams Park
      Lincoln Park

      Entertainment

      DuPage County Historical Museum
      McAlister Conservatory
      Joe Bean Stadium
      Rice Pool and Water Park
      Cosley Zoo
      Studio Movie Grill
      Fox Bowl
      Robert Rutherford McCormick Mansion Museum

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Subway
      Dry City Brew Works
      Shane's Deli
      Subway
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Subway
      Chipotle

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Wheaton? Of all people who commute, 7.7% take public transportation in Wheaton.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Wheaton? The cost of living in Wheaton is 127/100 - which is 32% higher than Illinois.
      Wheaton
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Wheaton? Wheaton crime rates are 502, which are 75% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      502 per 100k people

      78% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 200

      78% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -45%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Wheaton? The median income in Wheaton is $105,764 which is 79% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $105,76491% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,68873% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Wheaton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      DuPage Medical Group

      A+ Housing

      What are Wheaton home prices? Wheaton home prices are $371,700 - which is 113% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $371,700101% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,46454% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Wheaton have good schools? The Wheaton graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Wheaton a good place to live? Wheaton has an overall rating of 95% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      14 total surveys

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