Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL

Living in Back of the Yards

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Bikeability 86
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Walkability 88
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Commute 19
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Public Transit 88
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 21
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 10
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Colleges 50
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Schools 1
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Residents

62k Population -11k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black29%
Caucasian11%
Hispanic or Latino55%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$3.3k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation22%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$153k Median Home Value -$36k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$670 Median Monthly Rent +$55 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached27%
Multiple units39%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier53%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas93%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Back of the Yards

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Back of the Yards

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (77%)(20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump17%

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 Back of the Yards

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL

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San Miguel School
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL

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University of Chicago
3 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL

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St Bernard Hospital
3 miles, SE
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Holy Cross Hospital
3 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL

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