Channahon 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, Channahon’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In Channahon, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 31.20 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
The overall education level of Channahon citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 30.78% of adults in Channahon have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%.
The per capita income in Channahon in 2022 was $45,112, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $180,448 for a family of four.
Channahon is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Channahon home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Channahon residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Channahon also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 11.78% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Channahon include German, Irish, Italian, Polish, and English.
The most common language spoken in Channahon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
