At a Glance
Median Income
$100,568
$38,263 per capita
Home Value
$306,500
Zillow: $372,248
Median Rent
$1,376/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
811/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How West Chicago Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Chicago's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Chicago a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Chicago residents earn a median household income of $100,568 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,263. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,915 business establishments, including 2,309 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Chicago is $306,500 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $372,248. Median rent is $1,376/month, with 34.5% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
West Chicago reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 811/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.3% of adults in West Chicago hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Chicago has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population25,434
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,650/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,568
Per Capita$38,263
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$306,500
Rent$1,376
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$372,248
Housing Units7,759
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property811/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary130/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation755 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries30
Did You Know?
West Chicago was founded in 1873.
The median home in West Chicago was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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