Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Living in Back of the Yards
Bikeability86
Walkability88
Commute19
Public Transit88
Affordability100
Public Safety21
Airports95
Hospitals10
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
62kPopulation-11k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black29%
Caucasian11%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$3.3k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation22%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$153kMedian Home Value-$36k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$670Median Monthly Rent+$55 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached27%
Multiple units39%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas93%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Back of the Yards
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Back of the Yards
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (77%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump17%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 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 | 28 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Back of the Yards
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
San Miguel School
1 miles, W
St Gabriel Elementary School
1 miles, E
Visitation Catholic School
1 miles, SE
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Illinois Institute of Technology
2 miles, NE
VanderCook College of Music
3 miles, NE
University of Chicago
3 miles, SE
University of Illinois at Chicago
4 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Provident Hospital of Chicago
2 miles, E
St Bernard Hospital
3 miles, SE
Holy Cross Hospital
3 miles, SW
The University of Chicago Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
5 miles, W
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
17 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
70 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
78 miles, W