West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
Living in West Garfield Park
Bikeability90
Walkability88
Commute12
Public Transit92
Affordability100
Public Safety19
Airports95
Hospitals24
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation-2.3k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black90%
Caucasian2%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$25kMedian Household Income-$85 (2010–19)
63%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K49%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van58%
Public transportation35%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$142kMedian Home Value-$73k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$727Median Monthly Rent+$51 (2010–19)
19%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached15%
Multiple units38%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier58%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas2%
Utility gas89%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Garfield Park
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in West Garfield Park
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (90%)(8%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump6%
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 Garfield Park
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
Academy of Scholastic Achievement
0 miles, SW
Chance After Chance College Preparatory
0 miles, W
Hope Excel Reaching the World Academy
1 miles, NW
Chicago Jesuit Academy
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
Resurrection University
3 miles, NE
Rush University
4 miles, E
Concordia University-Chicago
4 miles, W
University of Illinois at Chicago
4 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
Garfield Park Hospital
1 miles, NE
Loretto Hospital
2 miles, SW
Hartgrove Hospital
2 miles, SW
Norwegian-American Hospital
2 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
7 miles, S
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
11 miles, NW
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
73 miles, W
General Mitchell International Airport
74 miles, N