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Chicago, IL vs Mill Valley, CA

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- Mill Valley is 0% more densely populated than Chicago.
- People are 48.2% more likely to be married in Mill Valley.
- The Median Age is 12.8 years older in Mill Valley.
 Chicago, ILMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,240329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock47.938.4
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 Population - 20102,697,480  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,600285,036,114
 Population - 19902,783,726  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,989.793.4
 Land Area227.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Chicago, ILMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock6.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Chicago, ILMill Valley, CAUnited States
 White33.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.4%12.2%
 Asian6.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Chicago, ILMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Married Population37.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock55.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.9%50.2%
 Never Married48.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.522.60
 Households1,112,581  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,81480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households537,756  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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Over 15 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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