Chicago, IL
Living in Chicago
Bikeability92
Walkability91
Commute15
Public Transit91
Affordability49
Public Safety22
Airports95
Hospitals22
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.7MPopulation+6.1k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black29%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate23%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van56%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$258kMedian Home Value-$11k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$960Median Monthly Rent+$200 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached26%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas81%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chicago
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Chicago
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (76%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton79%
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 Chicago
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chicago, IL
Montessori Foundations of Chgo
1 miles, S
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
1 miles, NE
Our Lady of Tepeyac High School
1 miles, NW
Our Lady of Tepayac Elementary School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Chicago, IL
Rush University
3 miles, N
VanderCook College of Music
3 miles, E
Illinois Institute of Technology
3 miles, E
University of Illinois at Chicago
3 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chicago, IL
Saint Anthony Hospital
2 miles, NW
Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, N
University of Illinois Hospital
2 miles, N
John H Stroger Jr Hospital
3 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
5 miles, SW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
15 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
71 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
77 miles, W