Washington Heights, Chicago, IL
Living in Washington Heights
Bikeability
80
Walkability
66
Commute
6
Public Transit
84
Affordability
72
Public Safety
30
Airports
94
Hospitals
16
Colleges
49
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Washington Heights, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Washington Heights, Chicago, IL
Roseland Daycare Center
0 miles, SE
St Margaret of Scotland School
1 miles, NW
St Barnabas Elementary School
1 miles, W
Beverly Montessori School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Washington Heights, Chicago, IL
Chicago State University
2 miles, E
Saint Xavier University
3 miles, W
University of Chicago
6 miles, NE
Trinity Christian College
7 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Washington Heights, Chicago, IL
Roseland Community Hospital
2 miles, SE
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2 miles, NW
Metrosouth Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Washington Heights, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
8 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
23 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
69 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
82 miles, NW