Wheeling, Illinois Income Statistics
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Wheeling Wealth Score
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Wheeling | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,844 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $57,885 | $64,565 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 12.6% | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 11.1% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Wheeling is about 3% higher than in Illinois. Income has been growing faster in Wheeling (4.7%/yr) than in Illinois (4.5%/yr).
About 13% of adults in Wheeling earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Illinois average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Wheeling, Illinois grew by 46.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $86,844 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.7% per year.
Wheeling has stayed above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2021, at 5.7% higher. The gap has narrowed from 16% in 2009 to 7.9% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Wheeling
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Households by income, 2024
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About 5,757 households (41.6% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 17.4% of households in Wheeling had an income under $35,000 and 22.6% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Wheeling has a larger share of households earning $75,000 to $99,999 (15.9% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (11.1% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 607 | 4.4% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 339 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 614 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 843 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,420 | 10.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,049 | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,197 | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,627 | 19.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,590 | 11.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,539 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 13,826 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 3,710 residents (12.6% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 14.3% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 11.6% of Wheeling residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 25.8% had some income but less than $25,000, and 21.4% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Wheeling has a larger share of residents earning $50,000 to $74,999 (16.8% vs 14.3%) and a smaller share earning $1 to $9,999 (10.0% vs 11.2%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 3,410 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,933 | 10.0% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,734 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,924 | 10.0% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,819 | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,325 | 14.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,949 | 16.8% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,571 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 3,710 | 12.6% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 29,375 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 11.6% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Wheeling
| Metric | Wheeling | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.522 | 0.547 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $64,672 | $73,933 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $58,571 | $60,067 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 9.4% | 18.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Wheeling, it is 0.522, lower than Illinois's 0.547, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 10% more than women's income in Wheeling, Illinois. Over a 35-year career, a 10% wage gap accumulates to roughly $213,535 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Wheeling, Illinois has narrowed from about 12% to 9% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 16% in 2016, and was narrowest at 9% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $499 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Wheeling | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 13.9% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 918 people are unemployed in Wheeling, Illinois.
The average commute time in Wheeling is 22 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Illinois.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Wheeling, Illinois has fallen from 6.4% to 4.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 7.2% in 2012 and fell as low as 2.9% in 2019.
Wheeling has stayed well below the U.S. unemployment rate in every year from 2011 to 2024 and has never risen above it. It came closest in 2022, at 0.1 points lower. The gap has narrowed from 2.3 points in 2011 to 0.7 points in 2024.
Wheeling, IL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Wheeling, IL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, IL | 35,608 | $86,844 #3/3 | 4.7%/yr #2/3 | 4.5% #3/3 | 0.522 #1/3 |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 36,064 | $132,647 | 3.4%/yr | 2.6% | 0.522 |
| Mount Prospect, IL | 54,782 | $100,972 | 4.8%/yr | 4.1% | 0.530 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wheeling, Illinois has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Wheeling, Illinois.
How Rich Is Wheeling, Illinois?
Wheeling has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $86,844, about 3% higher than the Illinois average of $84,042.
How fast is household income rising in Wheeling, Illinois?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Wheeling, Illinois rose 47%, from $59,098 to $86,844. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Illinois as a whole: +47% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Wheeling in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Wheeling, Illinois was $85,189, up 5% from $81,006 in 2022. The Illinois median that year was $82,182.
What was the median household income in Wheeling in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Wheeling, Illinois was $71,120. By 2024 it had risen 22% to $86,844.
Is it hard to find a job in Wheeling, Illinois?
Unemployment in Wheeling, Illinois is only 4.5%, well below the Illinois rate of 5.8%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Wheeling, Illinois?
The Gini coefficient in Wheeling is 0.522. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Wheeling, Illinois?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Wheeling, Illinois has narrowed from about 12% to 9% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 16% in 2016, and was narrowest at 9% in 2010. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $499 since 2009.
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