Kenwood, Chicago, IL

Living in Kenwood

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 93
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 20
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 9
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Colleges 50
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Schools 1
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Residents

18k Population +318 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
34% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black57%
Caucasian26%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household34%
Householder living alone58%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty
32  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector54%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van45%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation32%
Taxicab1%
Walked11%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$244k Median Home Value -$21k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$261 (2010–19)
28% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached6%
Multiple units1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas66%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kenwood

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Kenwood

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (81%)(17%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton85%
Donald Trump11%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 11
Feb 28 2 8
Mar 38 3 4
Apr 50 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 28 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kenwood

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kenwood, Chicago, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kenwood, Chicago, IL

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Ancona School
0 miles, NE
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Chicago Free School
0 miles, SW
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City Elementary
0 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Kenwood, Chicago, IL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Kenwood, Chicago, IL

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St Bernard Hospital
3 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Kenwood, Chicago, IL

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