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Chicago, IL
Illinois · Cook County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro
Chicago is a major city in Illinois with a population of 2,707,648. Residents earn $75,134 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,707,648
Population
11,889/sq mi density
$75,134
Median Income
$48,148 per capita
$315,200
Home Value
$312,457 Zillow
$1,380
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
943
Violent Crime/100K
2,983 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$75,134 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$315,200 home value, $1,380/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
943 violent crimes/100K (148% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Historic Markers Near Chicago, IL
11 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Chicago, IL.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Votes for Women | Road to the 19th Amendment. Marker is on South State Street north of East 31st Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| The Blues Trail: Mississippi to Chicago | Marker is on East Roosevelt Road west of South Columbus Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| Early Businesses in Old Town (#6) | Marker is on North Wells Street south of West Evergreen Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| Early Prominent Residents of Old Town (#2) | Marker is on Wells Street. |
| Old Town and The Great Fire (#3) | Marker is on Wells Street. |
| Old Town's Early Settlers (#11) | Marker is on North Wells Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| Old Town’s Entrepreneur Spirit (#1) | Marker is on Wells Street. |
| Second Presbyterian Church | James Renwick, Architect, 1874. Marker is at the intersection of South Michigan Avenue and East Cullerton Street on South Michigan Avenue. |
| The Benjamin Franklin School (#5) | Marker is at the intersection of North Wells Street and West Evergreen Street, on the right when traveling south on North Wells Street. |
| The Chicago Fire Department - Engine Company No. 27 (#7) | Marker is at the intersection of North Wells Street and West Goethe Street, on the right when traveling south on North Wells Street. |
| Western Wheel Works Factory and Dr. Scholl Footwear Factory (#4) | Marker is at the intersection of North Wells Street and West Evergreen Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Wells Street. |