Stillman Valley is a very small village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 1,060 people and two associated neighborhoods, Stillman Valley is the 673rd largest community in Illinois.
Of important note, Stillman Valley is also a village of artists. Stillman Valley has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Stillman Valley’s character.
A relatively large number of people in Stillman Valley telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 7.65% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
In addition, Stillman Valley is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.
Stillman Valley is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Stillman Valley’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
As is often the case in a small village, Stillman Valley doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, Stillman Valley is substantially better educated than the typical community in the nation, which has 21.84% of the adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree: 32.75% of adults in Stillman Valley have a college degree.
The per capita income in Stillman Valley in 2022 was $37,710, which is upper middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $150,840 for a family of four.
Stillman Valley is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Stillman Valley home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Stillman Valley residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Stillman Valley include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Jamaican.
The most common language spoken in Stillman Valley is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.