Palmer Square, Chicago, IL

Living in Palmer Square

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Bikeability 97
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Walkability 91
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 95
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 31
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Schools 1
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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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Private Schools

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Colleges

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Rush University
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Hospitals

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Airports

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