Prairie Shores, Chicago, IL
Living in Prairie Shores
Bikeability92
Walkability92
Commute27
Public Transit92
Affordability100
Public Safety19
Airports94
Hospitals15
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.6kPopulation-284 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
25%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years47%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian25%
Black55%
Caucasian13%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household25%
Householder living alone61%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector65%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van52%
Public transportation34%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$113kMedian Home Value-$120k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$325 (2010–19)
14%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K11%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prairie Shores
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Prairie Shores
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (77%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie Shores
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prairie Shores, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prairie Shores, Chicago, IL
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
1 miles, SW
Santa Lucia School
1 miles, W
Pui Tak Christian School
1 miles, NW
Pui Tak Christian School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Prairie Shores, Chicago, IL
VanderCook College of Music
1 miles, SW
Illinois Institute of Technology
1 miles, SW
East-West University
2 miles, N
Columbia College Chicago
2 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prairie Shores, Chicago, IL
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Provident Hospital of Chicago
3 miles, S
University of Illinois Hospital
3 miles, NW
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
4 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Prairie Shores, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
8 miles, SW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
18 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
67 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
78 miles, N