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Crime in Wheeling summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wheeling. Key points include:
There were 361 total crimes in Wheeling in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wheeling is 969.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wheeling is 61.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wheeling is 907.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wheeling is -54.27% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Wheeling Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wheeling / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 361 | 969.1 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 61.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.7 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 10.7 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 18.8 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 338 | 907.4 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 81 | 217.4 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 218 | 585.2 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 39 | 104.7 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Wheeling summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wheeling. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wheeling is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wheeling is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wheeling is $305,781.
The median income in Wheeling is $85,205.
Wheeling's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wheeling Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wheeling | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 115 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wheeling, IL Weather
The average high in Wheeling is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 34.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wheeling |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wheeling Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wheeling
The current population in Wheeling is 38,433. The population has increased 3.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38,433 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 38,495 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 38,823 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 39,104 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 38,684 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 38,499 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 38,424 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 38,264 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 38,008 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 37,982 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 37,886 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 37,764 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 37,575 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 37,257 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 37,030 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wheeling
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Wheeling is:
49.1% White with 18,886 White residents.
3.8% African American with 1,462 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 173 American Indian residents.
15.3% Asian with 5,895 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 318 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 894 Two Or More residents.
28.1% Hispanic with 10,805 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wheeling | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.1% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.8% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 15.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 28.1% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wheeling
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Wheeling is 52.3% female with 20,111 female residents.
Wheeling is 47.7% male with 18,322 male residents.
| Gender | Wheeling | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wheeling for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Wheeling completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Wheeling completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Wheeling completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Wheeling completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Wheeling completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Wheeling completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Wheeling completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Wheeling completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Wheeling completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wheeling | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wheeling, Illinois
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4.5% of households in Wheeling earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Wheeling earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.5% of households in Wheeling earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in Wheeling earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.5% of households in Wheeling earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.9% of households in Wheeling earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.0% of households in Wheeling earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.4% of households in Wheeling earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.9% of households in Wheeling earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.9% of households in Wheeling earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wheeling | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
