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North Chicago INFORMATION

Population: 33,172

Male 60% Female 40%
Married 41%
Single 59%

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

7/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

6/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, North Chicago has a low population density. North Chicago is perfect for those who want to be in the city without constantly rubbing shoulders.

4,235 North Chicago
27,441 New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 7/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about North Chicago, IL, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in North Chicago, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. North Chicago has a population density of 4,235, with 33,172 current residents.

Out of the 33,172 current residents, 60% are male and 40% are female. 41% of the residents are married and 59% are single.

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Residence

Air quality

Average air quality

Weather

  • 52% Sun
  • 33% Rain
  • 37% Snow

Condition

48°F average temperature

  • 40 years Median home age
  • $43,760 Median home price
  • -8.06% Home appreciation rate
  • 19.95% Annual property tax
  • 34.5%
    Homes owned
  • 55.1%
    Homes rented
  • 10.4%
    Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in North Chicago, the air quality is 46% and the weather, on average, is 52% sunny, 33% rainy, and 37% snowy. The average temperature is 48°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in North Chicago, you should know that 34.5% of homes are owned while 55.1% of homes are rented, and 10.4% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $43,760, the median age of homes is 40 years, the annual home appreciation is -8.06% and the annual property tax is 19.95%.

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Community

Religious diversity

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    6

  • Average age

    24

  • Political majority

    Democrat Democrat

Community

When looking at the community of North Chicago, it’s important to determine the crime rate. North Chicago’s crime rate is 6 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in North Chicago is 24 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 59.26% Democratic, 39.63% Republican, and 1.11% Independent.

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Locale

Unemployment

18%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:13

Occupation

  • Management, Business, Art & Sciences
    11.1%
  • Sales & Office Occupations
    27.2%
  • Service Occupations
    21.8%
  • Production, Transportation & Material Moving
    20%
  • Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
    5.4%
  • 75%
    High school diploma
  • 5%
    Some college or associates degree
  • 10%
    Bachelors degree
  • 6%
    Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at North Chicago, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 17.60% of residents are unemployed in North Chicago (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed North Chicago residents: 11.1% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 14.16% are in the arts and sciences field, 21.8% are in the customer service field, 27.2% are in the sales field, 0.38% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 5.4% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 20% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:13. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 75.31%, 5.30% of residents have an associate’s degree, 9.63% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 5.97% have a master’s degree.

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Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
  • Car
  • Carpool
  • Work at home

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in North Chicago, you should be aware that the average commute time is 18 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of North Chicago have a few different options. 44% of commuters use their own cars, 8% of commuters carpool, 2% of commuters use the transit system, and 6% of residents work from home.

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