Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Living in Near West Side
Bikeability
94
Walkability
99
Commute
38
Public Transit
92
Affordability
96
Public Safety
19
Airports
95
Hospitals
20
Colleges
44
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
15
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
35k
Population
+4.3k (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
39%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black38%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household39%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$83k
Median Household Income
+$26k (2010–19)
77%
Above Poverty
30 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more16%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van39%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab2%
Walked19%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$379k
Median Home Value
+$45k (2010–19)
35%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k
Median Monthly Rent
+$478 (2010–19)
32%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached5%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Near West Side
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Near West Side
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (77%)(19%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump15%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
Mar | 38 | 2 | 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 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Near West Side
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Rush Day School
1 miles, SW
Children of Peace School
1 miles, S
St Malachy Elementary School
1 miles, NW
Montessori Academy of Chicago
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Rush University
0 miles, SE
University of Illinois at Chicago
1 miles, SE
Resurrection University
2 miles, N
University of Phoenix-Illinois
2 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Rush University Medical Center
0 miles, SE
John H Stroger Jr Hospital
0 miles, S
University of Illinois Hospital
1 miles, S
Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
8 miles, SW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
14 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
71 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
75 miles, N