West Town, Chicago, IL
Living in West Town
Bikeability94
Walkability98
Commute41
Public Transit92
Affordability84
Public Safety20
Airports95
Hospitals19
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
60kPopulation+9.4k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
40%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black17%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$105kMedian Household Income+$43k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van41%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab2%
Walked16%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$440kMedian Home Value+$65k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$584 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Town
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in West Town
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (75%)(22%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 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 | 29 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Town
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Town, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Town, Chicago, IL
St Malachy Elementary School
1 miles, SW
Montessori Academy of Chicago
1 miles, SE
St Nicholas Ukrainian Cathedral School
1 miles, NW
St Helen School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near West Town, Chicago, IL
Rush University
1 miles, S
Resurrection University
1 miles, NW
University of Illinois at Chicago
2 miles, SE
University of Phoenix-Illinois
2 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Town, Chicago, IL
Rush University Medical Center
1 miles, S
John H Stroger Jr Hospital
1 miles, S
University of Illinois Hospital
1 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West Town, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
8 miles, SW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
14 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
71 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
74 miles, N