Portage Park, Chicago, IL
Living in Portage Park
Bikeability80
Walkability64
Commute7
Public Transit82
Affordability63
Public Safety23
Airports95
Hospitals45
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
56kPopulation+94 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
70%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black1%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
42 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation16%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$302kMedian Home Value-$32k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$863Median Monthly Rent+$97 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units21%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier60%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K24%
$300K to $399K35%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
LP gas1%
Utility gas91%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portage Park
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Portage Park
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portage Park
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portage Park, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portage Park, Chicago, IL
St Bartholomew School
1 miles, E
Kids in Harmony Day School
1 miles, NE
St John Lutheran School
1 miles, NE
Midwestern Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Portage Park, Chicago, IL
Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago
3 miles, NE
Northeastern Illinois University
3 miles, NE
North Park University
3 miles, NE
DeVry University-Illinois
4 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portage Park, Chicago, IL
Community First Medical Center
0 miles, S
Chicago-Read Mental Health Center
2 miles, W
Shriners Hospital for Children
3 miles, SW
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Portage Park, Chicago, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
7 miles, W
Chicago Midway International Airport
11 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
69 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
70 miles, W