Washington Park, Chicago, IL
Living in Washington Park
Bikeability92
Walkability92
Commute13
Public Transit93
Affordability100
Public Safety20
Airports94
Hospitals7
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation-604 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
47%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black82%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income-$4k (2010–19)
59%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K52%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van47%
Public transportation34%
Walked10%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$164kMedian Home Value-$21k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$825Median Monthly Rent+$181 (2010–19)
12%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached6%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas76%
Crime
Violent Crime in Washington Park
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Washington Park
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (89%)(9%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton89%
Donald Trump8%
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 Washington Park
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington Park, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington Park, Chicago, IL
Hales Franciscan High School
1 miles, NE
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
1 miles, SE
St Thomas the Apostle
1 miles, E
Hyde Park Day School
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Washington Park, Chicago, IL
University of Chicago
1 miles, E
Illinois Institute of Technology
3 miles, N
VanderCook College of Music
3 miles, N
Chicago State University
5 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington Park, Chicago, IL
The University of Chicago Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Provident Hospital of Chicago
1 miles, N
St Bernard Hospital
1 miles, SW
Larabida Childrens Hospital I
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Washington Park, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
7 miles, W
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
20 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
67 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
81 miles, W