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Libertyville, IL
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Libertyville profile


Living in Libertyville



Libertyville is a medium-sized village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 20,402 people and six associated neighborhoods, Libertyville is the 118th largest community in Illinois.

Libertyville home prices are not only among the most expensive in Illinois, but Libertyville real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Libertyville has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 22.48% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Libertyville is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.

Libertyville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Libertyville’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

For the size of the village, public transportation in Libertyville is quite heavily used. Mostly, people who use it for their daily commute are taking the train. For Libertyville, the benefits are reduced air pollution and congestion on the highways.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Libertyville. 72.05% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Libertyville in 2022 was $81,231, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $324,924 for a family of four.

Libertyville is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Libertyville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Libertyville residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Libertyville include German, Irish, English, Polish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Libertyville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Chinese.