West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Living in West Garfield Park

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Bikeability 90
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Walkability 88
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 36
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Schools 1
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Residents

22k Population -2.3k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Black90%
Caucasian2%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$25k Median Household Income -$85 (2010–19)
63% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
39  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K49%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van58%
Public transportation35%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$142k Median Home Value -$73k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$727 Median Monthly Rent +$51 (2010–19)
19% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached15%
Multiple units38%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier58%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
LP gas2%
Utility gas89%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Garfield Park

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in West Garfield Park

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (90%)(8%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump6%

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 West Garfield Park

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Public Schools

Public Schools near West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

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Rush University
4 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

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Loretto Hospital
2 miles, SW
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Hartgrove Hospital
2 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near West Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

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