Southwest, Evanston, IL
Living in Southwest
Bikeability77
Walkability51
Commute29
Public Transit65
Affordability36
Public Safety75
Airports94
Hospitals55
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.1kPopulation+212 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
82%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian16%
Black24%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial6%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector60%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$317kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$514Median Monthly Rent-$267 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195947%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas91%
Crime
Violent Crime in Southwest
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Southwest
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump19%
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 | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 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 Southwest
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Southwest, Evanston, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Southwest, Evanston, IL
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
1 miles, W
Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School
1 miles, S
Pope John Xxiii School
1 miles, NE
Northside Catholic Academy
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Southwest, Evanston, IL
Northwestern University
2 miles, NE
Loyola University Chicago
3 miles, SE
Hebrew Theological College
3 miles, W
Northeastern Illinois University
3 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Southwest, Evanston, IL
Presence Saint Francis Hospital
1 miles, E
Swedish Covenant Hospital
4 miles, S
Methodist Hospital of Chicago
4 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Southwest, Evanston, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
11 miles, W
Chicago Midway International Airport
17 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
64 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
72 miles, W