The Gap, Chicago, IL
Living in The Gap
Bikeability
92
Walkability
99
Commute
34
Public Transit
91
Affordability
100
Public Safety
19
Airports
94
Hospitals
14
Colleges
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
7
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
8.2k
Population
-566 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
45%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black62%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone50%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$50k
Median Household Income
+$1.4k (2010–19)
68%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van44%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation24%
Taxicab2%
Walked20%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$286k
Median Home Value
-$57k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$581
Median Monthly Rent
-$76 (2010–19)
31%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached19%
Multiple units8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas3%
Utility gas74%
Crime
Violent Crime in The Gap
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in The Gap
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (84%)(12%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton89%
Donald Trump8%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| 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 The Gap
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near The Gap, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near The Gap, Chicago, IL
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
0 miles, SW
Santa Lucia School
1 miles, NW
Christ the King Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
St Jerome School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near The Gap, Chicago, IL
Illinois Institute of Technology
0 miles, SW
VanderCook College of Music
0 miles, W
East-West University
3 miles, N
Columbia College Chicago
3 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near The Gap, Chicago, IL
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
1 miles, N
Provident Hospital of Chicago
2 miles, S
The University of Chicago Medical Center
3 miles, S
University of Illinois Hospital
4 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near The Gap, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
8 miles, SW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
18 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
68 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
78 miles, N