Wrightwood, Chicago, IL
Living in Wrightwood
Bikeability72
Walkability53
Commute6
Public Transit79
Affordability68
Public Safety36
Airports95
Hospitals7
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-945 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black82%
Caucasian5%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Education
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$5.6k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
43 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation15%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$174kMedian Home Value-$26k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$338Median Monthly Rent-$168 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 1989<1%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195943%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K44%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas92%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wrightwood
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Wrightwood
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (85%)(12%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton86%
Donald Trump10%
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 Wrightwood
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wrightwood, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wrightwood, Chicago, IL
St Rita of Cascia High School
0 miles, NE
Ezzard Charles School
1 miles, E
Queen of the Universe School
2 miles, NW
St Ethelreda Elementary School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wrightwood, Chicago, IL
Saint Xavier University
3 miles, S
Chicago State University
5 miles, SE
University of Chicago
6 miles, NE
Illinois Institute of Technology
7 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wrightwood, Chicago, IL
Holy Cross Hospital
1 miles, N
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2 miles, S
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
3 miles, SW
St Bernard Hospital
4 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Wrightwood, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
4 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
19 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
71 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
78 miles, NW