Velva
Velva
About the neighborhood
Velva in McHenry County offers a tranquil environment characterized by peaceful streets and a calm atmosphere. The community features predominantly single detached homes, many with three or more bedrooms, providing spacious living options. Grocery stores and several dining choices are conveniently located nearby, enhancing daily convenience. Educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools, are accessible within the city, supporting lifelong learning. While most residents opt for car transportation, plentiful parking spaces contribute to hassle-free travel. The gently rolling terrain adds natural charm without significant elevation challenges. This city presents a balanced, quiet setting with practical amenities close at hand for comfortable living.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Velva is very car friendly. It is easy to park. Velva is not very conducive to pedestrians because very few common errands can be run without a vehicle. Despite the fact that it is a flat ride to most destinations, the bike is a rather poor method of transportation in this city because there are few bike lanes.
Services
Residents will find that no matter where their property is located in this city, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. As far as eating is concerned, it is especially convenient to get to the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian from any home in this city. A small variety of restaurants is available in Velva as well.
Character
Velva offers a slower-paced environment. Most areas in Velva are very quiet, as the streets tend to be very tranquil.
Car friendly8.4
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.8
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.0
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Restaurants3.6
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries7.4
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping2.2
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.0
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.4
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.8
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $34,879
- Median Household Income
- $69,911
Housing Type
- 76.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.1% SEMI DETACHED
- 2.6% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 11.1% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 7.9% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 76.2%
- Semi detached
- 2.1%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 2.6%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 11.1%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 7.9%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 38.2 years
- 0 to 4
- 7.1%
- 5 to 9
- 10.7%
- 10 to 14
- 4.8%
- 15 to 19
- 6.4%
- 20 to 24
- 4.9%
- 25 to 29
- 5.6%
- 30 to 34
- 7.0%
- 35 to 39
- 6.3%
- 40 to 44
- 4.9%
- 45 to 49
- 4.8%
- 50 to 54
- 5.5%
- 55 to 59
- 6.1%
- 60 to 64
- 5.9%
- 65 to 69
- 6.4%
- 70 to 74
- 4.1%
- 75 to 79
- 2.1%
- 80 to 84
- 2.4%
- 85 and over
- 4.8%
Education Level
- 5.3% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 34.2% HIGH SCHOOL
- 18.4% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 19.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 15.6% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.2% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.4% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 5.3%
- High School
- 34.2%
- Some college, no degree
- 18.4%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15.6%
- Master's degree
- 6.8%
- Professional degree
- 0.2%
- PhD
- 0.4%
Commute Mode
- 2.1% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 87.6% DRIVE
- 1.6% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.1%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 87.6%
- Other
- 1.6%
- None
- 9.0%
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