Chicago, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,707,648 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
43.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,134 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$315,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$838 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,218 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
6
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
5
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 23
Feb 2 7 27
Mar 2 4 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 40
Dec 2 8 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 75% of residents leaning left and 21% leaning right.

Liberal (77%) (21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 16%
Hillary Clinton 80%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IL State Senate District 12, IL State House District 24, IL
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Schools

Everett Elem School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
IJLA Charter High School
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
IHSCA Charter High School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Rush University
3 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Saint Anthony Hospital
2 miles, N • 2.3 star
Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
University of Illinois Hospital
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
John H Stroger Jr Hospital
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
71 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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