Chicago, IL

Living in Chicago

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 91
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Commute 15
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Public Transit 91
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Affordability 49
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Public Safety 22
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 47
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Schools 3
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Residents

2.7M Population +6.1k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
39% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
53% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black29%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate23%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van56%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$258k Median Home Value -$11k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$960 Median Monthly Rent +$200 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached26%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier42%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas81%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chicago

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Chicago

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (76%)(21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton79%
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 Chicago

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chicago, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chicago, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Chicago, IL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Chicago, IL

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Airports

Airports near Chicago, IL

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