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Population:18,597
Pop. Change:2%
State: Illinois
Metro Area: Ottawa-Streator Metro Area
County: La Salle County
City:Ottawa
Zip Code:61350
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Ottawa, Illinois

As of 2011, Ottawa's population is 18,597 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.66 percent.

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The median home cost in Ottawa is $130,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.78 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Ottawa's cost of living is 9.30% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Ottawa public schools spend $5,719 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14.5 students per teacher in Ottawa.

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The unemployment rate in Ottawa is 12.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Ottawa jobs have Decreased by 2.38 percent.

Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Ottawa's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes