West Side, Evanston, IL
Living in West Side
Bikeability91
Walkability93
Commute37
Public Transit86
Affordability76
Public Safety25
Airports94
Hospitals56
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-847 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
48%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black29%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial3%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income-$2.3k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van56%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation16%
Walked15%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$334kMedian Home Value-$69k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$363 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached23%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas2%
Utility gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Side
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in West Side
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(24%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Side
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Side, Evanston, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Side, Evanston, IL
Kingsway Preparatory School
0 miles, NW
Roycemore School
0 miles, SE
Midwest Montessori School
1 miles, NE
St Athanasius School
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near West Side, Evanston, IL
Northwestern University
1 miles, E
Loyola University Chicago
4 miles, SE
Hebrew Theological College
5 miles, SW
Northeastern Illinois University
5 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Side, Evanston, IL
Presence Saint Francis Hospital
2 miles, S
Swedish Covenant Hospital
5 miles, S
Methodist Hospital of Chicago
6 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Side, Evanston, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
12 miles, SW
Chicago Midway International Airport
19 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
63 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
73 miles, W