Chicago, IL

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

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

Affordability

4.3 / 5.0

$315,200 home value, $1,380/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

943 violent crimes/100K (148% above avg)

Education

4.5 / 5.0

43.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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UFO Sightings

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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

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Haunted Places

Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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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.