Wheeling is a city in Illinois state in USA with a population of 38684 residents.. The poverty rate of Wheeling is 8.2%, which is 41% lower than national average. The typical household in Wheeling earns $71966 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 33% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Wheeling, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Wheeling remained 3.5%, which is 26% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Wheeling, only 42% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 25% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Wheeling is 108, which is 8% higher than national average. Median home value in Wheeling is $202000 , which is 12% lower than national average. While median income in Wheeling remained $71966, which is 7% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.