Fernwood, Chicago, IL

Living in Fernwood

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 80
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Commute 5
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Public Transit 89
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 31
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 16
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Colleges 49
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Schools 1
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Residents

22k Population -6.2k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black96%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$1.1k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
45  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector57%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation27%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$126k Median Home Value -$11k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$660 Median Monthly Rent -$50 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas86%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fernwood

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Fernwood

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (91%)(7%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton92%
Donald Trump5%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 11
Feb 28 2 8
Mar 38 3 4
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fernwood

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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