Portage Park, Chicago, IL

Living in Portage Park

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 64
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Commute 7
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Public Transit 82
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 23
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 46
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Schools 3
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Residents

56k Population +94 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
70% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black1%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
42  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation16%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$302k Median Home Value -$32k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$863 Median Monthly Rent +$97 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units21%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier60%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K24%
$300K to $399K35%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
LP gas1%
Utility gas91%

Crime

Violent Crime in Portage Park

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Portage Park

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 11
Feb 27 2 8
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 49 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 5 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 40 3 1
Dec 28 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portage Park

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Portage Park, Chicago, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Portage Park, Chicago, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Portage Park, Chicago, IL

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North Park University
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Portage Park, Chicago, IL

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Airports

Airports near Portage Park, Chicago, IL

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