Living in Wheeling (Illinois)
Wheeling (Illinois) is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 38,079 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 32%, #2,320 of 7,271), city lovers (top 36%, #1,448 of 4,114), business owners (top 36%, #4,333 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Wheeling (Illinois)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Chicago, 37 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 06 min and sets around 23:23; in late June it sets around 3:31.
How Wheeling (Illinois) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #5,101 of 11,898 | #306 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 34 | #5,956 of 9,771 | #379 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 43 | #4,395 of 8,006 | #291 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 48 | #3,338 of 6,237 | #225 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #4,094 of 9,474 | #167 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,236 of 9,474 | #185 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,951 of 10,762 | #138 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | 59 | #1,867 of 4,537 | #84 of 241 | Map |
| Young professional | 60 | #2,016 of 4,444 | #93 of 230 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #1,496 of 3,053 | #69 of 161 | Map |
| Remote worker | 59 | #3,053 of 7,271 | #189 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | 58 | #4,410 of 6,227 | #216 of 314 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | 64 | #1,460 of 2,119 | #100 of 129 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 40 | #4,556 of 8,006 | #303 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 34 | #8,033 of 12,111 | #421 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 60 | #1,448 of 4,114 | #55 of 206 | Map |
| Expat professional | 66 | #2,320 of 7,271 | #95 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #3,970 of 9,474 | #189 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #17,064 of 18,063 | #682 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 15 | #10,294 of 16,523 | #85 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 17 | #16,246 of 18,063 | #677 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #1,140 of 16,523 | #54 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 72 | #2,025 of 21,167 | #68 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #6,321 of 12,111 | #348 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | 59 | #5,095 of 6,413 | #87 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 61 | #4,333 of 12,111 | #191 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #1,823 of 4,750 | #96 of 254 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Buffalo Grove 3 km
- Prospect Heights 5 km
- Lincolnshire 6 km
- Arlington Heights (Illinois) 7 km
- Long Grove (Illinois) 7 km
- Deerfield (Illinois) 8 km
- Mount Prospect 8 km
- Northbrook (Illinois) 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.