West Chicago, IL
Living in West Chicago
Bikeability34
Walkability39
Commute55
Public Transit38
Affordability35
Public Safety83
Airports92
Hospitals88
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation+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
$78kMedian 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
$250kMedian Home Value-$11k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian 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
Wheaton Academy
2 miles, E
Chesterbrook Academy
4 miles, N
Mansio Mens Montessori School
4 miles, W
Wheaton Christian Grammar School
5 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Chicago, IL
Wheaton College
6 miles, E
North Central College
9 miles, SE
Chamberlain University-Illinois
10 miles, E
Benedictine University
10 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Chicago, IL
Central Dupage Hospital
4 miles, SE
Delnor Community Hospital
6 miles, W
Adventist Glenoaks
8 miles, E
Bhc Streamwood Hospital Inc
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near West Chicago, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
17 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
25 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
50 miles, NW
General Mitchell International Airport
75 miles, N