Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Living in Near West Side

Bikeability94
Walkability99
Commute38
Public Transit92
Affordability96
Public Safety19
Airports95
Hospitals20
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

35kPopulation+4.3k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
39%Family Households-2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian13%
Black38%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household39%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone15%

Economy

$83kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty
30  mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more16%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van39%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab2%
Walked19%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$379kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$478 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Near West Side

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Near West Side

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (77%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump15%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan24210
Feb2828
Mar3824
Apr4941
May6040
Jun7040
Jul7540
Aug7340
Sep6530
Oct5430
Nov4131
Dec2928

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Near West Side

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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