Golf, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
548 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
69.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$238,098 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$957,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,331 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
95.1% 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 11 23
Feb 2 8 27
Mar 2 5 37
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 5 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
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 65% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 24%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, IL State Senate District 9, IL State House District 17, IL
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Schools

Golf Middle School
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Park View Elem School
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Hynes Elem School
1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Hoffman Elem School
1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Niles School of Cosmetology
3 miles, SW • 1 star
Rosel School of Cosmetology
3 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

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