Prairie Shores, Chicago, IL

Living in Prairie Shores

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 92
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 15
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Colleges 46
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Schools 1
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Residents

7.6k Population -284 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
25% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years47%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian25%
Black55%
Caucasian13%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household25%
Householder living alone61%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government14%
Private sector65%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van52%
Public transportation34%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$113k Median Home Value -$120k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$325 (2010–19)
14% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K11%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Prairie Shores

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Prairie Shores

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (77%)(20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump16%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 10
Feb 28 2 8
Mar 38 3 4
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 29 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie Shores

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Public Schools

Public Schools near Prairie Shores, Chicago, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Prairie Shores, Chicago, IL

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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