Fernwood, Chicago, IL
Living in Fernwood
Bikeability87
Walkability80
Commute5
Public Transit89
Affordability100
Public Safety31
Airports94
Hospitals16
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation-6.2k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black96%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$1.1k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
45 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector57%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation27%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$126kMedian Home Value-$11k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$660Median Monthly Rent-$50 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas86%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fernwood
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Fernwood
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (91%)(7%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton92%
Donald Trump5%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fernwood
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fernwood, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fernwood, Chicago, IL
Community Learning Center
0 miles, SE
Roseland Daycare Center
1 miles, SW
St John De La Salle Catholic Academy
1 miles, E
Christian STEM Scholars
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fernwood, Chicago, IL
Chicago State University
1 miles, NE
Saint Xavier University
4 miles, W
University of Chicago
6 miles, N
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
8 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fernwood, Chicago, IL
Roseland Community Hospital
1 miles, SE
Little Company of Mary Hospital
3 miles, W
Advocate Trinity Hospital
4 miles, E
Metrosouth Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Fernwood, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
8 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
24 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
68 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
82 miles, NW