East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Living in East Garfield Park

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 89
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Commute 14
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Public Transit 93
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 20
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 38
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Schools 1
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Residents

31k Population -4.2k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black74%
Caucasian11%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income +$4.9k (2010–19)
63% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K46%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van53%
Public transportation37%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$234k Median Home Value -$23k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$735 Median Monthly Rent +$81 (2010–19)
23% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached13%
Multiple units27%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier54%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in East Garfield Park

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in East Garfield Park

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (87%)(10%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton90%
Donald Trump7%

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 East Garfield Park

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

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Ucan Academy
1 miles, N
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Altus Academy
1 miles, SE
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Holy Family School
1 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

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Rush University
2 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

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Airports

Airports near East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

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