Antioch is a medium-sized village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 14,833 people and seven associated neighborhoods, Antioch is the 164th largest community in Illinois. Antioch real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Antioch house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some villages, Antioch isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Antioch are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Antioch is a village of managers, professionals, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Antioch who work in management occupations (17.90%), office and administrative support (9.82%), and sales jobs (8.60%). Also of interest is that Antioch has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Antioch telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.19% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Antioch 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, Antioch’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. In Antioch, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.57 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. Antioch is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 41.70% of adults in Antioch have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Antioch in 2022 was $49,486, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $197,944 for a family of four. However, Antioch contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Antioch is a very ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Antioch home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Antioch residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Antioch include German, Irish, Polish, English, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Antioch is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.
