At a Glance
Median Income
$69,389
$31,335 per capita
Home Value
$217,800
Zillow: $222,176
Median Rent
$1,198/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
2,468/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Chicago Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chicago Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chicago Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chicago Ridge residents earn a median household income of $69,389 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,335. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chicago Ridge is $217,800 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,176. Median rent is $1,198/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Chicago Ridge reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,468/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.7% of adults in Chicago Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chicago Ridge has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14,147
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density6,232/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,389
Per Capita$31,335
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,800
Rent$1,198
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$222,176
Housing Units5,695
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property2,468/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary221/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation597 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Chicago Ridge was founded in 1914.
The median home in Chicago Ridge was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.
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