Washington Heights, Chicago, IL

Living in Washington Heights

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 66
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Commute 6
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Public Transit 84
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Affordability 72
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Public Safety 30
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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

13k Population +751 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black95%
Caucasian1%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

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

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$4.3k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
43  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government16%
Private sector58%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van76%
Public transportation19%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$152k Median Home Value -$5.8k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$410 Median Monthly Rent -$245 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas92%

Crime

Violent Crime in Washington Heights

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Washington Heights

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (84%)(13%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump10%

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 74 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 3 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washington Heights

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Colleges

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University of Chicago
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Hospitals

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Airports

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