West Chicago, IL

Living in West Chicago

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 39
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 35
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 59
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Schools 4
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Residents

27k Population +832 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated
80% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black2%
Caucasian36%
Hispanic or Latino53%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school25%
High school graduate26%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$78k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector82%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$250k Median Home Value -$11k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$254 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
LP gas1%
Utility gas87%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Chicago

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
DuPage County16

Property Crime in West Chicago

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
DuPage County24

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 10
Feb 27 2 7
Mar 37 2 4
Apr 49 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 39 3 1
Dec 27 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Chicago

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding57
Tornado12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Chicago, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Chicago, IL

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Wheaton Academy
2 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near West Chicago, IL

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Wheaton College
6 miles, E
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North Central College
9 miles, SE
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Benedictine University
10 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Chicago, IL

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Adventist Glenoaks
8 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near West Chicago, IL

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