Galewood, Chicago, IL

Living in Galewood

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Bikeability 78
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Walkability 62
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 81
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 29
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Colleges 35
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Schools 1
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Residents

31k Population -1.2k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black25%
Caucasian31%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van77%
Public transportation15%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$282k Median Home Value -$20k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$771 Median Monthly Rent +$141 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier38%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
LP gas1%
Utility gas86%

Crime

Violent Crime in Galewood

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Galewood

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (67%)(30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump27%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 10
Feb 27 2 8
Mar 37 2 4
Apr 49 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 5 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 Galewood

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Galewood, Chicago, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Galewood, Chicago, IL

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St William School
1 miles, NW
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Grace Lutheran School
1 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Galewood, Chicago, IL

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Dominican University
2 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Galewood, Chicago, IL

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Airports

Airports near Galewood, Chicago, IL

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