Congressional District 1, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
748,580 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,207 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$256,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$819 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$977 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 23
Feb 2 7 27
Mar 2 3 38
Apr 3 0 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 40
Dec 2 8 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 70% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (71%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 25%
Hillary Clinton 71%
Other 4%

Schools

Anna McDonald Elem School
2 miles, NW 3.7 star
Manhattan Jr High School
3 miles, NW 2.8 star

Colleges

Capri Beauty College
6 miles, NE 1.4 star
University of St Francis
11 miles, N 3.2 star
Governors State University
12 miles, E 1.9 star

Hospitals

Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center
12 miles, NW 3.2 star
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
17 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Chicago Midway International Airport
28 miles, NE 4.1 star