Chicago Ridge, IL
Living in Chicago Ridge
Bikeability
49
Walkability
29
Commute
19
Public Transit
61
Affordability
69
Public Safety
27
Airports
95
Hospitals
28
Colleges
55
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
14k
Population
+8 (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
17%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black11%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate39%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$815 (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
36 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office32%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation7%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$160k
Median Home Value
-$26k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$931
Median Monthly Rent
+$149 (2010–19)
50%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached35%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chicago Ridge
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Chicago Ridge
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
Feb | 28 | 2 | 7 |
Mar | 38 | 3 | 4 |
Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
Dec | 28 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chicago Ridge
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chicago Ridge, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chicago Ridge, IL
Penny Lane School
0 miles, NE
Our Lady of the Ridge School
1 miles, S
Southwest Chicago Christian School-Oak Lawn
1 miles, E
South Side Baptist School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Chicago Ridge, IL
Trinity Christian College
2 miles, S
Saint Xavier University
3 miles, E
Chicago State University
9 miles, E
University of Chicago
11 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chicago Ridge, IL
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Palos Community Hospital
3 miles, SW
Little Company of Mary Hospital
5 miles, E
Metrosouth Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Chicago Ridge, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
6 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
20 miles, N
South Bend International Airport
75 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
76 miles, NW