Chatham, Chicago, IL

Living in Chatham

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 80
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Commute 7
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Public Transit 90
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 7
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Colleges 51
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Schools 3
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Residents

31k Population -2.4k (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
46% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black95%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household46%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income -$2.7k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
42  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector64%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van63%
Public transportation27%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$146k Median Home Value -$37k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$760 Median Monthly Rent +$93 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier41%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas86%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chatham

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Chatham

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (89%)(8%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump6%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 11
Feb 28 2 8
Mar 38 3 4
Apr 50 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 28 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chatham

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Chatham, Chicago, IL

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Jackson Park Hospital
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St Bernard Hospital
2 miles, NW
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Airports

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