Warrenville, Illinois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Warrenville, Illinois
City
Warrenville Grove Forest Preserve on the West Branch of the DuPage River, where Julius Warren claimed land in 1833.
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Location within DuPage County and Illinois
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	DuPage
Townships	Winfield, Naperville
Incorporated	1967
Government
• Type	Mayor–council
Area
• Total	5.61 sq mi (14.53 km2)
• Land	5.46 sq mi (14.14 km2)
• Water	0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)  2.85%
Elevation	702 ft (214 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	13,553
• Density	2,482.23/sq mi (958.46/km2)
Standard of living
• Per capita income	$28,922 (median: $62,430)
• Home value	$163,314 (median: $148,900 (2000))
ZIP code(s)	60555
Area code(s)	630 and 331
Geocode	78929
FIPS code	17-78929
GNIS feature ID	2397197

Warrenville is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It is a suburb located west of Chicago along the DuPage River. In 2020, about 13,553 people lived there. Warrenville is part of an area known for technology and research. It is also just north of I-88, a major highway.

History of Warrenville

How Warrenville Began

Warrenville was founded in 1833 by Julius Warren and his family. They moved from New York to find a new start. Julius's father, Daniel Warren, claimed land that is now McDowell Woods. Julius claimed land at what is now the Warrenville Grove Forest Preserve.

Julius Warren built the first major building in 1838. It was an inn and tavern. His family was skilled in working with timber and grain. This old inn is still standing today and was updated in 2002.

Growth and Transportation

The town grew quickly with two mills. A special road made of planks connected Warrenville to Naperville and Winfield. Julius Warren even ran a stagecoach service on this road.

The town tried to get a railroad to come through, but it didn't happen at first. However, in 1902, the Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad finally arrived. This train line served the town until the late 1950s.

Becoming a City

Warrenville officially became a city in 1967. This happened after six earlier attempts to become incorporated. At that time, about 4,000 people lived there.

In the 1970s and 1980s, more people moved west from Chicago. This caused Warrenville, which used to be a small farming community, to grow a lot. Its population nearly doubled to 7,800 people.

Geography of Warrenville

Warrenville is located at 41°49′35″N 88°11′22″W / 41.82639°N 88.18944°W / 41.82639; -88.18944.

In 2010, the city covered about 5.618 square miles (14.53 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.46 square miles (14.14 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.158 square miles (0.39 square kilometers), is water.

Exploring Warrenville's Neighborhoods

Warrenville has different types of neighborhoods. The "old neighborhood" is in the south, near Galusha Avenue. It has a mix of housing styles.

To the east, there is the Forest Preserve neighborhood. This area has large, expensive homes on wooded lots. It is close to the Cantigny War Museum, Cantigny Golf Course, and Mckee Marsh.

In the mid-1970s, two big housing areas were built in the west. These are next to Fermilab, a science research center. Fermilab used to have the world's largest superconducting particle accelerator. These neighborhoods are called Summerlakes and Fox Hollow. Other well-known neighborhoods in Warrenville include Warrenville Lakes, Timber Creek, Saddle Ridge, Thornwilde, Edgebrook, River Oaks, and Maple Hill.

Cantera: A Modern Development

Cantera is a large development built on what used to be a 650-acre (2.6 square kilometer) limestone quarry. This area was developed using a special funding plan called a TIF district.

Cantera has many different businesses and attractions. You can find a large movie theater with 30 screens, a family entertainment center, and several restaurants. There is also a big retail store, three hotels, three banks, and a fitness club. Many companies have offices and research places here. These include BP America, EN Engineering, Symbria, and Exelon Nuclear. The main office for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 701 for DuPage County is also in Cantera.

Downtown Warrenville: City Center

Downtown Warrenville is located where Butterfield Road and Batavia Road meet. This area also used a TIF district for improvements.

A new police station was built downtown in 1998. A new City Hall opened in 2001. The Public Works Building was built in 2002. The library also had big additions and renovations in 2003 and 2017.

Population and People

Warrenville is a diverse city. In 2020, there were 13,553 people living there. There were 5,068 households and 3,266 families. The population density was about 2,415 people per square mile (958 people per square kilometer).

About 29.8% of households had children under 18. About 49.72% were married couples. The average household had 3.18 people. The average family had 2.57 people.

The city's population includes people of all ages. About 21.3% were under 18. About 13.4% were 65 or older. The average age in Warrenville was 37.8 years.

The median income for a household in the city was $86,462. For families, the median income was $100,388. About 8.5% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 12.0% of those under 18.

Economy and Jobs

Warrenville is home to some important companies. Durham School Services, a company that provides school bus services, has its base here. Navistar, a company that makes trucks and engines, used to be in Warrenville. They moved to a nearby town in 2011.

Top Employers in Warrenville

Here are some of the largest employers in Warrenville, based on a 2018 report:

Education in Warrenville

Warrenville is part of Community Unit School District 200. This district also includes Wheaton. Students from Warrenville attend Bower or Johnson elementary schools. They then go to Hubble Middle School. For high school, they attend Wheaton Warrenville South High School.

A new Hubble Middle School opened in Warrenville in 2009. This new building is special because it meets LEED certification standards. This means it was designed to be very energy-efficient. Some children in the area also attend Four Winds Waldorf School. This is a private school for Pre-K through 8th grade in Warrenville.

Warrenville Public Library

The Warrenville Public Library has grown a lot over the years. In the 1950s, it was a small volunteer library. It had about 1,000 square feet (93 square meters) in the Community Building. It closed later due to a lack of volunteers and money.

In 1979, citizens voted to create the Warrenville Public Library District. In 1986, voters approved more funding to build a new 10,000 square foot (929 square meter) facility. In 2003, a large addition tripled the size of the library. The city helped fund this expansion. The Warrenville Public Library District is part of the DuPage Library System.

Notable People from Warrenville

Warrenville has been home to several interesting people:

• Adam Emory Albright – A painter known for his landscape paintings with figures.
• Ivan Albright – A "magic realist" painter, known for his unique style.
• Dustin Byfuglien – A professional hockey player who played for the Winnipeg Jets and won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010.
• Brooks McCormick (1917–2006) – A former chief executive officer of International Harvester. He was also known for his charity work and love for horses.
• Chauncey McCormick (1884–1954) – An art collector and father of Brooks McCormick.
• Tony Moeaki – A professional football player who played as a Tight End for The Chicago Bears.
• Miles J. Stanford – A Christian author.
• Jack Steadman – A former president and general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs football team.
• John Maynard Woodworth – The first Surgeon General of the United States.

Images for kids

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  WPA poster from 1939.

See also

In Spanish: Warrenville (Illinois) para niños