Cook County, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
5,185,812 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,797 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$305,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$885 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,226 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
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

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4
United States
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 71% of residents leaning left and 25% leaning right.

Liberal (72%) (25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 22%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, IL State Senate District 5, IL State House District 9, IL
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Schools

The Chicago Academy for the Arts
<1 miles, NW • 5 star
Jenner Elem Academy of the Arts
<1 miles, NE • 1 star
Ogden Int High School
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

SAE Institute of Technology-Chicago
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Erikson Institute
<1 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Rush University Medical Center
2 miles, SW • 5 star
John H Stroger Jr Hospital
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
70 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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