St. Charles

St. Charles

Homes with large lots and well-performing public schools make St. Charles an excellent choice for families.

Welcome to St. Charles

St. Charles is an ideal village for those who want a quieter lifestyle than a big city offers but still want culture, entertainment, and amenities. A charming and scenic Main Street is part of a historic Central Historic District.
 
Beyond history, the downtown is packed with shops, restaurants, and services. The excellent park district maintains many parks and trails, an aquatic park and pool, a golf course and mini-golf, the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, and even the chance to cruise the Fox River by paddlewheel riverboat.
 
Homes with large lots and well-performing public schools make St. Charles an excellent choice for families. For train access to Chicago, St. Charles residents can use the Geneva Metra station.

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Overview for St. Charles, IL

32,908 people live in St. Charles, where the median age is 42.2 and the average individual income is $55,477. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,908

Total Population

42.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$55,477

Average individual Income

Around St. Charles, IL

There's plenty to do around St. Charles, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

66
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
72
Very Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including New Moon Vegan Bakery, Up North Wine Tasting Room, and The Tiny Kitchen.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.94 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.16 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.45 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.32 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.52 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.32 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for St. Charles, IL

St. Charles has 13,031 households, with an average household size of 2.49. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in St. Charles do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,908 people call St. Charles home. The population density is 2,283.85 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,908

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.2

Median Age

49.47 / 50.53%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
13,031

Total Households

2.49

Average Household Size

$55,477

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in St. Charles, IL

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby St. Charles. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
Lincoln Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
4th - 12th
No rating available
Northeast Academy East
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Davis Primary School
PUBLIC
K - 2nd
No rating available
Munhall Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
St Charles East High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Illinois Youth Center - St Charles
PUBLIC
8th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Northeast Academy North
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
1st - 5th
No rating available
Wredling Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Richmond Intermediate School
PUBLIC
3rd - 5th
4/5
Thompson Middle School
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
5/5
St Charles North High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5

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