Palmer Square, Chicago, IL
Living in Palmer Square
Bikeability
97
Walkability
91
Commute
24
Public Transit
95
Affordability
98
Public Safety
19
Airports
95
Hospitals
23
Colleges
31
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
21k
Population
+460 (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+15% (2010–19)
44%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years44%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black4%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household44%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone24%
Economy
$87k
Median Household Income
+$42k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van45%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation39%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$403k
Median Home Value
+$35k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k
Median Monthly Rent
+$521 (2010–19)
33%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached13%
Multiple units21%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier63%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M5%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas1%
Utility gas87%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palmer Square
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Palmer Square
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 23 | 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 | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
Dec | 27 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmer Square
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palmer Square, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palmer Square, Chicago, IL
St Sylvester Elementary School
0 miles, W
Salem Christian School
0 miles, S
St John Berchmans School
1 miles, NE
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Palmer Square, Chicago, IL
Resurrection University
1 miles, SE
DeVry University-Illinois
2 miles, N
Rush University
4 miles, SE
American Islamic College
4 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmer Square, Chicago, IL
Norwegian-American Hospital
1 miles, S
Garfield Park Hospital
2 miles, SW
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
3 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Palmer Square, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
10 miles, S
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
11 miles, W
General Mitchell International Airport
72 miles, N
South Bend International Airport
73 miles, E