Is Wheaton really that conservative? (buy, living, restaurants)

[stewartthrower]

Is it possible that some of the booers were Hillary supporters? Just asking.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by stewartthrower

Is it possible that some of the booers were Hillary supporters? Just asking.

This parade was 2 years ago, so no.

[MarkPushPin]

I agree with Nannie, the conservative element is present but is not a factor for newcommers of any beliefs or politics.
I moved here from Naperville and love it... the town has so much to offer families!
Re conservativitism: I am sometimes (pleasently) reminded of that element when I notice another family quietly "giving thanks" before eating at a resturant. Its a nice habit, that I hope my own family may one day adopt.

[tolovefromANFIELD]

I believe, and correct if I am wrong but Wheaton has the highest number of churches per capita in the world! Beautiful downtown, two great high schools, and Wheaton(Texas) College I say Texas because i swear half the kids are from that state. People refer to the college as Harvard of Christian Schools. But they suck at tennis! Go Bluejays!

[irish setter girl]

Yes, the last I heard Wheaton has 46 churches - the highest per capita in the US. Wheaton College also has a lot of kids from the New England area and Florida.

[Steve-o]

Guys, this thread is 7 months old....

[hazel3]

Thanks to everyone for your posts, I appreciate it. I know this is an old thread, however we still haven't decided, so still mulling the whole thing over with regard to long-term fit, etc. Saw the recent activity, so decided to give an update.
We have recently moved to Wheaton and are renting for now. So far, so good. Great town, good schools, good parks and facilities, well-connected transportation-wise, lots for families to do, and friendly people. As for my initial question about the conservative aspect that is associated with the town (and I am not saying this is a bad thing, just trying to gauge the fit for us): Politically, I have noticed campaign posters for both major party candidates, and there seems to be a little bit of a mix (dem/rep) in the discussion at a local level. Does seems to lean right, as many have said on this thread, but not completely so--just my sense so far, and I know that's a relative thing. On the religious side (again, not a bad thing, just trying to get the perspective), I do sense the religious feel associated with the town, but it's not anything extreme that leaves you feeling isolated if you're not religious. People really just doing their own thing, religious/non religious, political/non-political, at least that's my impression so far. We're going to give it some more time to settle in as we're still new to the place.
Thanks again for your posts they've been very helpful.

[chet everett]

I think there is a tendency for people to forget that the world has changed alot since Wheaton and other towns were founded. Many of those churches are probably serving folks that lived overseas just a short time ago. The political affiliation of some church that is now serving folks from Cambodia or Korea is a mystery to me. Just the other day I saw a church that at one time was Baptist/Evangelical had been converted to some Muslim denomination. There was nice looking fella wearing some religious garb mowing the lawn in the heat the other day. No idea if he is "liberal" or conservative, nor do I care, as long the congregation takes care of the place...

That is attitude you are going to find in pretty much all of the Chicago region!

Originally Posted by hazel3

Thanks to everyone for your posts, I appreciate it. I know this is an old thread, however we still haven't decided, so still mulling the whole thing over with regard to long-term fit, etc. Saw the recent activity, so decided to give an update.
We have recently moved to Wheaton and are renting for now. So far, so good. Great town, good schools, good parks and facilities, well-connected transportation-wise, lots for families to do, and friendly people. As for my initial question about the conservative aspect that is associated with the town (and I am not saying this is a bad thing, just trying to gauge the fit for us): Politically, I have noticed campaign posters for both major party candidates, and there seems to be a little bit of a mix (dem/rep) in the discussion at a local level. Does seems to lean right, as many have said on this thread, but not completely so--just my sense so far, and I know that's a relative thing. On the religious side (again, not a bad thing, just trying to get the perspective), I do sense the religious feel associated with the town, but it's not anything extreme that leaves you feeling isolated if you're not religious. People really just doing their own thing, religious/non religious, political/non-political, at least that's my impression so far. We're going to give it some more time to settle in as we're still new to the place.
Thanks again for your posts they've been very helpful.

[CrazyJay]

who cares if it's conservative. I think the political leanings of a town is a dumb reason to not move there (given everything else is great).

Expand yourself.

I'm moving to Evanston and i'm a libertarian!!!

see it as a way to have fun by pissing people off.

Anyway, I've realized that many Americans are libertarian, and don't even know it. (Socially liberal, fiscally conservative). It's my mission to help people realize they are libertarians... then we can move to rid this country of democrats and republicans.

Collectivism = suxorz

[bungalowdweller]

The major reason I'm looking to buy in Wheaton is because it IS conservative. As a life long resident of Crook County, I appreciate fiscal responsibility free from politically correct and wasteful public spending. I look forward to living in an area where people don't smirk when you pray over a meal in a local restaurant with your kids.

It frankly sounds like paradise to me.