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Chicago, IL

Cook CountyElev. 179 m
Population
2,707,648
Median home
$315,200
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
657
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Chicago

Chicago is a city in Illinois with about 2,707,648 residents. Chicago sits in Cook County. The median age is 35.7 and the median household income is $75,134. Homes carry a median value of $315,200, and about 46% of residents own where they live. Around 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 34 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,707,648
Median age
35.7
Median household income
$75,134
Per-capita income
$48,148
Poverty rate
16.8%
High-school grad or higher
86.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
Unemployment
7.9%
Avg. commute
33.5 min
Work from home
18.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White32.2%
Hispanic or Latino29.6%
Black28%
Asian7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48.1%
Sales & office17.9%
Service17.2%
Production, transportation & material moving12.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$315,200
Median gross rent
$1,380/mo
Owner-occupied
45.5%
Median year built
1952
Households
1,146,547
Avg. household size
2.32

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Chicago has 657 public schools — 464 elementary, 11 middle, 170 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 455 schools
Reading25%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ACE Amandla Charter SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Acero Chtr Netrk - Major GarciaHighGrades 9–12charter
Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- VictoriaHighGrades 9–12charter
Air Force Acad High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Alcott College PrepHighGrades 9–12
Amundsen High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Aspira Charter - Bus and FinHighGrades 9–12charter
ASPIRA Charter - Early College PrHighGrades 9–12charter
Austin College and Career Acad HSHighGrades 9–12
Back of The Yards IB HSHighGrades 9–12
Bogan High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bowen High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bronzeville Scholastic HSHighGrades 9–12
Brooks College Prep Academy HSHighGrades 7–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime57% above national
Chicago607
Illinois322
United States386
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime76% above national
Chicago3,441
Illinois1,791
United States1,952
↑ 14% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Chicago Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

488 facilities in Chicago report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Lawter Intl Inc · Cook CountyHarbortown Division/Ibr Corp · Cook CountyKennametal - Tricon · Cook CountyCalumet Heat Treating Corporation · Cook CountyAdm Milling Co · Cook CountyGenieco Inc · Cook CountyGuardian Electric Mfg Co · Cook CountyAmerican Nickel Works · Cook CountyNobert Plating Plant 1 · Cook CountyUniversal Metal Finishing · Cook CountyReliable Plating · Cook CountyUs Customs House Firing Range · Cook County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Cook County
Cold waveVery High
Heat waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Strong windVery High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Chicago is in Cook County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Chicago sits in Cook County. Elevation ~179 m.

Population trend
3.0M02,707,64818332024
Map of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Where Chicago is
ChicagoAuroraJolietNapervilleRockfordElgin
Historic places

296 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 35 National Historic Landmarks.

Auditorium Building, Roosevelt UniversityCarson, Pirie, Scott and CompanyCompton, Arthur H., HouseMarshall Field Company StoreLeiter II BuildingLillie, Frank R., HouseMarquette BuildingReliance Building
Notable people from Chicago
Walt DisneyLeo XIVRobin WilliamsMichelle ObamaBobby FischerHarrison FordJames WatsonAnastaciaGillian AndersonPhilip K. Dick
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Chicago, IL (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Chicago, Illinois.

Patricia Brown, 66ABSCONDER
Chicago · Cook County · 60641
Jennifer Hall, 41
Chicago · Cook County · 60609
Arcangel Valentin, 58
Chicago · Cook County · 60623
AKA Fernando Rios, Maria Rodriguez
Eve Davis, 74ABSCONDER
Chicago · Cook County · 60608
AKA Elaine Davidson, Mary Eva Davis
Bryan Thompson, 61ABSCONDER
Chicago · Cook County · 60628
AKA Bryan Thomspon, Brock Angelothompson
David Perez, 72
Chicago · Cook County · 60634
AKA Roberto Santa, Carlos Perez
Jose Carrasquillo, 57
Chicago · Cook County
AKA Jose R Caraquillo, R Carrasquillo Jose
Miguel Lopez Gomez, 35
Chicago · Cook County · 60659
AKA Angel Lopezmendez, Miguel Lopezgomez
Alejandro Lopez, 51
Chicago · Cook County · 60651
AKA X Carlos, X Schettini
Angelo L Hernandez, 67
Chicago · Cook County · 60651
Angel Rodriguez, 52
Chicago · Cook County
AKA Alberto Rodriguez, Angel N Rodriguez
Angel Garcia, 46ABSCONDER
Chicago · Cook County · 60618
Angelo Smith, 52ABSCONDER
Chicago · Cook County · 60619
AKA Angelo Maurice Smith, Angello M Smith
Miguel Gonzalez-Moreno, 47
Chicago · Cook County · 60634
Miguel Hernandez, 69
Chicago · Cook County · 60617
Michael Rodriquez, 43
Chicago · Cook County · 60608
AKA Michael Rodrique, X Mikey

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Chicago — frequently asked

What is the population of Chicago, Illinois?
Chicago has a population of about 2,707,648, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Chicago?
The median home value in Chicago is $315,200, and the median gross rent is $1,380/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Chicago safe? What is the crime rate?
Chicago Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 607 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Chicago face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cook County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Chicago?
Chicago has 657 public schools (464 elementary, 11 middle, 170 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Chicago?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Chicago. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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