Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Chicago Ridge is a small city in Illinois with a population of 14,147. Residents earn $69,389 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chicago Ridge receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Chicago Ridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chicago Ridge is $69,389, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Chicago Ridge is $217,800, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Chicago Ridge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,081 per 100,000, 108% above the national average.
27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Chicago Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 59.0% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 41.0% |
| 206% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,389 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,335 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,672 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $100,597 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 137,804 |
| County GDP | $546,441M |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Healthcare | 16,051 |
| Retail | 13,648 |
| Manufacturing | 4,404 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.78% |
| Commute Time | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $217,800 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $222,176 |
| Median List Price | $255,000 |
| Median List Price | $255,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $171 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.7% |
| Price Drops | 27.0% |
| Inventory | 37 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,198 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,492 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.78% |
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,536/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Total Violent | 145.0/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 20.7/100K |
| Robbery | 89.8/100K |
| Assault | 34.5/100K |
| Total Property | 4,080.9/100K |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 241.7/100K |
| Theft | 3,452.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 386.7/100K |
| Arson | 6.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7034°N, 87.7795°W |
| County FIPS | 17031 |
Winner: Democrat by 42 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.7% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,232/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 188 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Retail Stores | 13,648 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Avg Commute | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |