About Chicago
Learn more about the city of Chicago by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of Chicago will be essential if you are going to consider renting in Chicago. You can also view apartments for rent in Chicago, IL by clicking the link and search box below.
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Chicago Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 15.16% |
| 10-17 | 10.97% |
| 18-29 | 20.82% |
| 30-39 | 16.58% |
| 40-49 | 13.54% |
| 50-64 | 12.59% |
| 65 & Over | 10.34% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 227.13 sq mi |
| Total Population | 2,856,072 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 92nd percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 85th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 18th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 52nd percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $38,259 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $51,147 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 43rd percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 36th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 47th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 40th percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 36th percentile |
| Single | 64th percentile |
| Married With Children | 18th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 19th percentile |
| Single With Children | 12th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 52nd percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | CITY OF CHICAGO SD 299 |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 16.44 : 1 |
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Chicago Living
- Search Tips
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Local Flavor
- What is the downtown area like in Chicago?
- Downtown Chicago is primarily a business district, but there are many things to enjoy there, including the lakefront and Millennium Park. more
- What are some things to consider when looking at rentals in Chicagoland?
- If you are looking at rentals in Chicagoland be sure to consider things like parking and heat before you settle on a place. more
- What are rents in Chicago?
- Chicago rents vary depending on location and apartment size, but start out at around $800 for a studio or one bedroom. more
- What is The Magnificent Mile like?
- The Magnificent Mile is a shopping area in Chicago that is complete with cultural offerings and near Lake Michigan. more
- What is Chicago like?
- Chicago is a world-class city with amazing cultural opportunities and a wide range of dining and shopping options. more
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Neighborhoods Around Chicago
- Near North Side (102)
- Lakeview (65)
- Lincoln Park (54)
- Uptown (39)
- Gold Coast (32)
Cities Near Chicago
- Downers Grove (14)
- Schaumburg (14)
- Arlington Heights (12)
- Oak Park (11)
- Evanston (9)
Chicago Apartments by Zip Code
- 60601 (4)
- 60602 (2)
- 60604 (1)
- 60605 (4)
- 60606 (1)
- 60607 (4)
- 60608 (1)
- 60610 (17)
- 60611 (9)
- 60612 (2)
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- 60615 (16)
- 60616 (8)
- 60617 (1)
- 60619 (6)
- 60620 (2)
- 60622 (2)
- 60624 (5)
- 60625 (2)
- 60626 (13)
- 60629 (2)
- 60637 (9)
- 60639 (2)
- 60640 (15)
- 60644 (3)
- 60645 (3)
- 60647 (2)
- 60649 (22)
- 60653 (3)
- 60654 (7)
- 60655 (1)
- 60656 (1)
- 60657 (18)
- 60659 (1)
- 60660 (10)
- 60661 (3)
- 60706 (1)
- 60707 (1)
- 60803 (3)
- 60827 (1)
Apartments Near Chicago Colleges and Universities
- Illinois Institute Of Technology Apartments (688)
- Columbia College Chicago Apartments (696)
- Depaul University Apartments (698)
- IIT-Illinois Institute of Technology Apartments (688)
- IIT Apartments (688)
- University Of Illinois At Chicago Apartments (703)
- UIC Apartments (703)
- Loyola University Chicago Apartments (698)
- Chicago State University Apartments (672)
- Roosevelt University Apartments (696)