Tends to love it
Foodies
Residents praise diverse food finds and top restaurant lists across the city.
4 comments
Museum and arts fans
The Art Institute and Cultural Center are seen as world class attractions.
1 comment
Healthcare seekers
Residents highlight top hospitals and specialty care systems like Northwestern and Rush.
4 comments
Walkers and transit users
The city is seen as very walkable with great public transportation.
2 comments
Tends to struggle
Job seekers
The job market is described as insanely competitive requiring hundreds of applications.
1 comment
New movers seeking friends
Some residents find making friends slow or harder than other cities.
3 comments
Grocery shoppers
One resident still finds grocery shopping confusing after years in the city.
1 comment
Dog owners
Off-leash dog space is seen as limited outside of one beach.
1 comment
The vibe
Strong healthcare system4 comments Great food scene4 comments Lively bar streets3 comments Walkable and transit friendly2 comments Tough job hunting3 comments Harsh winters2 comments
Strong healthcare system
"One resident listed top hospitals in the city of Chicago."
Great food scene
"One resident considers Pequods and Le Cafe Station Grill an elite pair of restaurants."
Lively bar streets
"Old Town's bar row, including Benchmark, Woodies, and The Vig, draws a younger crowd on nights out."
A day in the life
Food and coffee Outdoors and trails Family and schools Nightlife and social
One resident shared a top ten restaurant list after living in Chicago for a year, including Ada St, Aba, Mott St, Virtue, and Bavette's.
A local says
“My Top 10 Restaurants after one year in Chicago · 1. Ada St · 2.”
Posted Oct. 2025 See all 3 comments about food and coffee Afternoon
Family and schools
One resident weighing the city for kids cited Chicago Public Schools and childcare affordability as drawbacks alongside park programs and museums.
A local says
“Chicago Park District, museums Cons: Chicago Public Schools, finding good and affordable childcare, lack of family friendly events”
Posted Jan. 2025 Evening
Nightlife and social
One resident said going to bars or clubs still makes it really hard to form a friendship beyond a simple acquaintance
A local says
“I get going to bars/clubs and joining clubs but even then it is REALLY hard to make a friend beyond just an acquaintance.”
Posted Jan. 2024 See all 5 comments about nightlife and social Will I find my people?
From 8 resident comments about meeting people and the social scene.
1763 events in the next 30 days
Within 20 miles, ticketed events listed on Ticketmaster. Mostly other (44), music (4), arts & theatre (2)
Family 41 Blues 1 Rock 1 Hip-Hop/Rap 1
Event listings from Ticketmaster; kinds counted over the next 50 listed. Free and community events aren't included.
What residents say about events
One resident named Evanston Space, Thalia Hall, Empty Bottle and Salt Shed as favorite venues for programming, views and sound.
In their words
“Evanston Space, Thalia Hall, Empty Bottle and Salt Shed are my favorite Chicago venues! Great programming, solid views, solid sound, solid area...”
Read the full comment Posted May 2026 One resident analyzed about 1300 Chicago concert listings to find top genres by venue.
In their words
“I analyzed ~1300 Chicago concert listings to find top genres by venue · Concord has a bit of a funky mix with with Dance and Metal accounting for...”
Read the full comment Posted March 2026 How residents meet people
One resident found it fairly easy to make friends in Chicago, noting many locals are from the area and tend to rely on existing networks
In their words
“I found it pretty easy to make friends in both cities. Chicago is a bit different since a lot of folks are both/raised here and seem to rely on...”
Read the full comment Posted March 2024 One resident said that despite moving six months ago they have not made a single friend yet, admitting they have not really been trying
In their words
“I moved to Chicago about six months ago and, honestly, I haven’t made a single friend yet. To be fair, I haven’t really been trying, and I’m not even...”
Read the full comment Posted Feb. 2025 Is it easy to make friends as a newcomer?
One resident said making friends in Chicago can be a bit more difficult compared to cities like Denver, Austin, or California
In their words
“So yes. Making friends in Chicago can be a little more difficult than say, denver, Austin, California, etc. My biggest advice to you is to find...”
Read the full comment Posted Sept. 2025 Dating
Residents aged 20 to 34
22.1% (U.S.: 20.2%)
Main county, 2024 Census (ACS 5-year)
No resident has talked about dating here yet.
The social scene
Old Town's bar row, including Benchmark, Woodies, and The Vig, draws a younger crowd on nights out.
In their words
“Go to Old Town. The row of bars you wanna hit will be all younger people. Benchmark, Woodies, Pour-house LGs, The Vig (gives out cookies at...”
Read the full comment Posted Aug. 2023. Things may have changed since. Clark Street in Wrigleyville offers a dense cluster of bars with dives and sports options within a couple blocks.
In their words
“You want Clark St in Wrigleyville (take the red line to Addison). Tons of bars all within a couple blocks with a decent variety - dives, sports...”
Read the full comment Posted July 2025 One bar hopper found Bucktown and Wicker Park surprisingly dead on a Friday night despite occupied bars.
In their words
“I was bar hopping in bucktown and wicker park last night and it just seemed dead on a Friday night. There were people in the bars but no were close...”
Read the full comment Posted Aug. 2025 A longtime resident recalled that nightlife spots like Exit, Neo, Danny's, and Berlin used to be consistently crowded a decade ago.
In their words
“Someone else posted about going out. I remember about a decade ago places like Exit, Neo, Danny's, and Berlin (to name a few) were always crowded, and...”
Read the full comment Posted Nov. 2025 One resident said going to bars or clubs still makes it really hard to form a friendship beyond a simple acquaintance
In their words
“I get going to bars/clubs and joining clubs but even then it is REALLY hard to make a friend beyond just an acquaintance. What about things specific for...”
Read the full comment Posted Jan. 2024 Will I fit in?
Walkability
Above average walkability
11.58 on a 1 to 20 scale, averaged across the metro. More walkable than 93% of U.S. metros.
EPA National Walkability Index
Median age
38
Half of residents are older, half younger
2024 Census (ACS 5-year)
How the county voted, 2024
28.4% Republican, 70.4% Democrat
Cook County, presidential race
2024 presidential results by county
Crimes reported to the FBI each year
373 violent crimes per 100,000 people
Illinois overall: 368. Violent crimes are murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Property crimes (burglary, theft, car theft): 2,547 per 100,000. Cook County
FBI, 2024
City LGBTQ+ laws and policies
100 out of 100
Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index rates a city's non-discrimination laws, services and policies, not how people feel.
LGBTQ community
Brave Space Alliance is a Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ center located on the South Side of Chicago.
Source: caase.org What residents say about the community
One resident said their direct communication style fit well with people in Chicago.
In their words
“I’ve always loved Chicago, mainly for the people. I’ve always felt my direct, to the point communication style fits in there and have felt people...”
Read the full comment Posted April 2024 Jobs and money
Employers in your field
Health care Professional, scientific and tech services Tech, media and telecom Finance and insurance Education Manufacturing Construction Retail Restaurants and hotels Transportation and warehousing Wholesale Real estate Admin and support services Arts and recreation Other services Utilities Mining, oil and gas Farming, forestry and fishing Company headquarters About 29,768 business locations in the Chicago area, employing about 642,081 people. That's about the usual U.S. share.
U.S. Census County Business Patterns, 2023. Counts business locations with paid employees, not job openings.
Unemployment
4.7%
2025 average, BLS
Jobs over the past year
+0.2%
More jobs than a year ago, BLS
Median household income
$81,797
2023 Census (ACS)
Cost of living
About 4% above the US average
2024, BEA
Common jobs and what they pay
Warehouse and stock mover · 157,920 people $40,550/yr
General and operations manager · 122,930 people $109,390/yr
Registered nurse · 100,240 people $100,490/yr
Cashier · 99,240 people $35,010/yr
Fast food and counter worker · 97,280 people $34,630/yr
Retail salesperson · 96,950 people $35,820/yr
Customer service rep · 75,240 people $47,100/yr
Office clerk · 66,840 people $46,330/yr
Show all 18 jobs Median yearly pay for the whole metro, 2025, BLS.
What residents say
One resident said Chicago's job market is insanely competitive and that they applied to 340 jobs.
In their words
“Chicago right now is insanely competitive for jobs. Applied to 340 jobs. IL | $30-$40/hr + Benefits ・ pays $19.75/hr in Chicago DT area ・ $13 – $22/h Sales...”
Read the full comment One resident found that salaries for jobs they are qualified for match the middle of private sector averages.
In their words
“Taking a look at the posts I'm qualified for, the salary is right in the middle of the averages I've seen in the private sector.”
Read the full comment Posted July 2024 See all 4 comments about jobs A year here
Pick a month. A dot means residents talked about that time of year.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
October
Average high 63°F, low 46°F
About 3.7 inches of rain and snow
Clouds cover about 58% of the sky (often cloudy)
Over a year: about 8 days at 90°F or hotter and 99 nights at or below freezing. Air conditioning is common and worth having in summer. Winters are mostly gray: clouds cover about 71% of the sky from December to February, and 51% in summer.
1991 to 2020 averages, NOAA climate data (ACIS). Cloud cover: NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025
About this time of year
No resident has talked about October yet.
Chicago's 77 community areas
Tap a part of the city to read the comments on this page that name it. A number means residents mention it.
Far North Side
Rogers Park West Ridge Uptown Lincoln Square Edison Park Norwood Park Jefferson Park Forest Glen North Park Albany Park O'Hare Edgewater
Northwest Side
Portage Park Irving Park Dunning Montclare Belmont Cragin Hermosa Avondale
North Side
North Center Lake View Lincoln Park Logan Square
Central
Near North Side Loop Near South Side
West Side
Humboldt Park West Town Austin 1 West Garfield Park East Garfield Park Near West Side North Lawndale South Lawndale Lower West Side
South Side
Armour Square Douglas Oakland Fuller Park Grand Boulevard Kenwood Washington Park Hyde Park Woodlawn South Shore Bridgeport Greater Grand Crossing
Southwest Side
Garfield Ridge Archer Heights Brighton Park McKinley Park New City West Elsdon Gage Park Clearing West Lawn Chicago Lawn West Englewood Englewood
Far Southeast Side
Chatham Avalon Park South Chicago Burnside Calumet Heights Roseland Pullman South Deering East Side West Pullman Riverdale Hegewisch
Far Southwest Side
Ashburn Auburn Gresham Beverly Washington Heights Mount Greenwood Morgan Park
The city's official community areas, grouped by side. Source: City of Chicago.
What locals say
Based on 34 resident comments on Reddit.
Nightlife and social 5 Jobs and work 4 Healthcare 4 Food and coffee 3 General impressions 2 Making friends 2 Events and festivals 2 Shopping and errands 2 Pets 2 Getting around 2 Family and schools 1 Seasons and weather 1 Arts and culture 1 Community feel 1 Newcomers 1 Cost of living 1
Resident testimony Jobs and work
One resident said Chicago's job market is insanely competitive and that they applied to 340 jobs.
In their words
“Chicago right now is insanely competitive for jobs. Applied to 340 jobs. IL | $30-$40/hr + Benefits ・ pays $19.75/hr in Chicago DT area ・ $13 – $22/h Sales...”
Read the full comment Resident testimony Making friends
One resident found it fairly easy to make friends in Chicago, noting many locals are from the area and tend to rely on existing networks
In their words
“I found it pretty easy to make friends in both cities. Chicago is a bit different since a lot of folks are both/raised here and seem to rely on...”
Read the full comment Posted March 2024 Resident testimony Nightlife and social
One resident said going to bars or clubs still makes it really hard to form a friendship beyond a simple acquaintance
In their words
“I get going to bars/clubs and joining clubs but even then it is REALLY hard to make a friend beyond just an acquaintance. What about things specific for...”
Read the full comment Posted Jan. 2024 Resident testimony Pets
One resident notes that Walsh Park in Wicker Park has a small dog area and that Half Acre Brewing in Ravenswood is dog friendly.
In their words
“Walsh Park in Wicker Park does have a small dog area though! dog friendly inside Half Acre Brewing in Ravenswood is dog friendly. The stretch...”
Read the full comment Posted Jan. 2026 Show 30 more real comments “it just seemed dead on a Friday night”
Where it is
Chicago Chicago in Illinois Illinois in the U.S. State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.
What's nearby Within 5 miles of the center of the Chicago area.
Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Biking and trails Within 5 miles of the center of the Chicago area.
Bike lanes and bike paths
207 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
283 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.
What rent costs Of about 1,210,359 rented homes in the Chicago area, 80% rent for under $2,000 a month and 95% for under $3,000.
23%
35%
22%
11%
5%
5%
Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.
What moving costs Hiring movers
Local 50 to 200 miles 201 to 500 miles 501 to 800 miles 801 to 1,100 miles 1,101 to 1,400 miles 1,401 to 1,700 miles 1,701+ miles 1 bedroom 2 bedrooms 3 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
Average cost: $1,946
From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House . Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.
Moving in as a renter
The middle rented home in the Chicago area rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. Before you get the keys, expect about $2,000 to $2,998 for first month plus a deposit, or up to $3,000 to $4,497 where landlords also ask for last month.
Many landlords want your income to be about 3 times the rent. For $1,000 to $1,499, that's a yearly income of about $36,000 to $53,964 .
Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.
Moving to Illinois: before and after Visiting first Settling in Staying under a year
Forward your mail: USPS change of address . It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are. Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the Illinois DMV . Register to vote at your new address: Illinois voter registration . Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit. Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon). Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities. Schools 144 public school districts in this county, with about 682,233 students in all. The county also has 119 public charter schools and 428 private schools. Which public school serves a home depends on its address.
All schools Elementary Middle High Private
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Campus Noble St Chtr-Noble Campus Learn Chtr - Butler Aspira Charter - Early College Pr Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch Cics - West Belden Campus North Lawndale Prep Chtr-Collins Kipp Academy Chicago Campus Yccs-Olive Harvey Mid College Hs Yccs-Mckinley-Lakeside Leadership Noble St Chtr-Drw Trading Col Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- Victoria Cics - Bond Campus Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad Yccs-Albizu Campos Puerto Rican Cics - Loomis Primary Campus Cics - Basil Campus North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ Yccs-Progressive Leadership Acad Noble St Chtr-Baker Campus Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue Yccs-Association House Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem Cics - Prairie Campus Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep Cics - Northtown Campus Learn Chtr-Campbell Campus Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus Yccs-Aspira Pantoja Alt Hs Acero Chtr Network - Jovita Idar Cics - Avalon/South Shore Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De La Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad Kipp Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus Cics - Washington Pk Campus Noble St Chtr - Mansueto Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus Noble St Chtr-Uic College Prep Aspira Charter - Haugan Campus Yccs-Truman Middle College Hs Yccs-Youth Connection Leadership Yccs-Scholastic Achievement Hs Kipp One Academy Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps Acero Chtr Network - Pfc Torress Noble St Chtr-Comer College Prep Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Elem Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz Englewood Stem High School Art in Motion Charter School Elden D Finley Jr High School Ridge Central Elem School Ridge Lawn Elementary School Liberty Elem School Abe Lincoln Elem School Cicero East Elem School Columbus East Elem School Daniel Burnham Elem School Drexel Elem School Goodwin Elementary School Sherlock Elem School T Roosevelt Elem School Cicero West Elementary School Columbus West Elementary School Woodrow Wilson Elem School Warren Park School Unity Jr High School District 99 Early Childhood Ctr Elizabeth Meyer School John Middleton Elem School Oliver Mccracken Middle School Algonquin Middle School Central Elem School Chippewa Middle School Cumberland Elem School Forest Elem School Iroquois Community School North Elementary School Orchard Place Elem School Plainfield Elem School South Elem School Terrace Elem School Riverdale School Lincoln Elementary School Roosevelt Elem School Washington Elem School Early Childhood Cntr Lincoln Junior High School Roosevelt Junior High School Washington Junior High Park Elementary School Apollo Elem School Mark Twain Elem School Gemini Middle School V H Nelson Elem School Washington Elem School Melzer School Early Learning Center East Prairie Elem School Lindop Elem School Eastview Middle School Bartlett Elem School Glenbrook Elem School Hanover Countryside Elem School Laurel Hill Elem School Tefft Middle School Oakhill Elem School Ontarioville Elem School Parkwood Elem School Ridge Circle Elem School Sunnydale Elem School Streamwood High School Canton Middle School Heritage Elem School Independence Preschool Liberty Elem School Timber Trails Elementary School Clearmont Elem School Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School Devonshire School Grove Jr High School Forest View Elem School Robert Frost Elem School Brentwood Elem School Holmes Jr High School Juliette Low Elem School Rupley Elem School Salt Creek Elem School John Jay Elem School Friendship Jr High School Ridge Family Center for Learning The Early Learning Center Elmwood Elem School Elmwood Park High School John Mills Elem School Elm Middle School Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies Chute Middle School Dawes Elementary School Dewey Elem School Haven Middle School Lincoln Elem School Lincolnwood Elem School Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts Nichols Middle School Oakton Elem School Orrington Elem School Walker Elem School Washington Elem School Willard Elem School Joseph E Hill Education Center Kingsley Elementary School Evanston Twp High School Central Middle School Northeast Elem School Northwest School Southeast Elem School Southwest Elem School Evergreen Park High School Fairview South Elementary School Forest Park Middle School Betsy Ross Elem School Field Stevenson Elem School Garfield Elem School North Elem School Hester Jr High School Dan H Pietrini Elem School Passow Elementary School Glen Grove Elem School Henking Elem School Hoffman Elem School Lyon Elem School Pleasant Ridge Elem School Springman Middle School Westbrook Elementary School Attea Middle School Lincoln Elem School Highlands Elem School Highlands Middle School Hillside Elem School The Joseph Sears School Komarek Elem School Congress Park Elem School Cossitt Ave Elem School Forest Road Elem School Ogden Ave Elem School Park Junior High School Barnsdale Road School Hodgkins Elem School Ideal Elem School Seventh Ave Elem School Spring Ave Elem School Wm F Gurrie Middle School Lemont Twp High School East Leyden High School West Leyden High School Lincoln Hall Middle School Rutledge Hall Elem School Todd Hall Elem School Edison Elem School Home Elem School J W Robinson Jr Elem School Lincoln Elem School Washington Middle School Costello School Lyons Twp High Sch Maine East High School Maine South High School Maine West High School Enger School Mannheim Middle School Roy Elem School Scott Elementary School Westdale Elem School Mannheim Early Childhood Ctr Emerson Elem School Garfield Elem School Jane Addams Elem School Lincoln Elem School Melrose Park Elem School Roosevelt Elem School Washington Dual Language Academy Irving Middle School Stevenson Middle School Kolmar Elem School Golf Middle School Hynes Elem School Park View Elem School J Sterling Morton East High Sch J Sterling Morton West High Sch J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr Lions Park Elem School Lincoln Middle School Fairview Elem School Westbrook Early Learning Cntr New Trier Township H S Winnetka New Trier Township H S Northfield Clarence E Culver School Niles North High School Niles West High School J Leigh Elem School J Giles Elem School Glen Oaks Elem School H H Conrady Jr High School Oak Ridge Elem School Dorn Elementary School Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School Glenbrook South High School Hometown Elem School J Covington Elem School J M Hannum Elem School Kolmar Avenue Elem School Sward Elem School Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch Oak Lawn Comm High School Abraham Lincoln Elem School Horace Mann Elem School Irving Elem School Longfellow Elem School Oliver W Holmes Elem School Whittier Elem School William Beye Elem School William Hatch Elem School Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Percy Julian Middle School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch Orland Park Elem School Prairie Elem School Centennial School John G Conyers Learning Academy Central Road Elem School Hunting Ridge Elem School Kimball Hill Elem School Pleasant Hill Elem School Plum Grove Jr High School Carl Sandburg Jr High School Willow Bend Elem School Thomas Jefferson Elem School Hoffman Estates High School J B Conant High School Schaumburg High School Wm Fremd High School Chippewa Elem School Navajo Heights Elem School Independence Jr High School Indian Hill Palos East Elementary School Palos South Middle School Palos West Elementary School Emerson Middle School Franklin Elementary School Eugene Field Elem School George B Carpenter Elem School Theodore Roosevelt Elem School Lincoln Middle School George Washington Elem School Jefferson School Gen George Patton Elem School Pennoyer Elem School Pleasantdale Elementary School Pleasantdale Middle Sch Kellar School Gordon School Childs Elem School Posen Elem School Turner Elem School Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School Proviso East High School Proviso West High School Proviso Math and Science Academy Reavis High School Rhodes Elem School Columbus Manor Elem School Ernest F Kolb Elem School George W Lieb Elem School Harnew Elem School Simmons Middle School Ridgewood Comm High School Lincoln Elem School Roosevelt School Willard Elem School River Grove Elem School Euclid Elem School Indian Grove Elem School River Trails Middle School Prairie Trails School A F Ames Elem School Blythe Park Elem School Central Elem School Hollywood Elem School L J Hauser Jr High School Riverside Brookfield Twp Hs Helen Keller Jhs Lincoln Prairie School Adlai Stevenson Elem School Adolph Link Elem School Albert Einstein Elem School Anne Fox Elem School Campanelli Elem School Buzz Aldrin Elem School Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs Enders-Salk Elem School Fairview Elem School Frederick Nerge Elem School Hanover Highlands Elem School Hoover Math and Science Academy Jane Addams Jhs John Muir Literacy Academy Lakeview Elem School Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Acad Michael Collins Elem School Nathan Hale Elem School Neil Armstrong Elem School Robert Frost Jhs Thomas Dooley Elem School Winston Churchill Elem School Elizabeth Blackwell Elem School Margaret Mead Jhs Everett Dirksen Elementary Sch The District 54 Early Lrning Ctr Rosemont Elem School Lincoln Middle School John F Kennedy Elem School Washington Elem School Devonshire Elem School Highland Elementary School Jane Stenson School Old Orchard Jr High School Lincoln Jr High School Madison Elem School Thomas Edison Elem School Edward J Tobin Elem School J B Kennedy Elem School Maddock Elementary School Luther Burbank Elem School F B Mccord Elem School Richard Byrd Elementary School Liberty Junior High School Harry E Fry School Charles J Sahs Elem School Union Ridge Elem School Henry Winkelman Elem School Westchester Primary School Westchester Intermediate School Westchester Middle School Field Park Elem School Forest Hills Elem School John Laidlaw Elem School Mcclure Jr High School Willow Springs Elem School Highcrest Middle School Central Elem School Harper Elem School Mckenzie Elem School Romona Elem School Wilmette Junior High School Greeley Elem School Worth Elem School Worth Jr High School Worthwoods Elem School 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Scholars Academy (private) Kingdom Academy Learning Center (private) Farm and Nature Discovery School (private) Academic Mastery Academy (private) South Central School Main Campus (private) Church of God of Chicago (private) Swift Child Care Center (private) Pactt Learning Center (private) St Cletus School (private) Latin School of Chicago Lower (private) Casa Dei Bambini - Montessori of Mayfair (private) Christ Lutheran School (private) St Frances of Rome (private) Parkland Preparatory Academy (private) Changing Oasis, Inc (private) Ida Crown Jewish Academy (private) Salem Christian School Aka New Life Academy (private) South Central Community Services - South Shore (private) Acacia Academy (private) Maywood Margery Daw Day Care (private) Sandbox Learning Center (private) Oakdale Christian Academy & Child Care Center (private) Montessori School of Western Springs (private) Pui Tak Christian School (private) Beverly Montessori School (private) St Jude Educational Institute (private) Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten (private) San Miguel School (private) Pilgrim Lutheran School (private) Keshet Transition Program (private) Logos Christian Academy (private) New Life Christian School (private) Embers Academy (private) Poko Loko Day Nursery School (private) Ronald Knox Montessori School (private) The Barbereux School (private) West Suburban Montessori School (private) Concordia Univ Early Childhood Education Center (private) Rogers Park Montessori School (private) Chicago District lines: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024. Tap a dot for details. A home's assigned school depends on its address; check with the district before you buy or rent.
Closest public schools to the center of Chicago Elementary
South Loop Elem School 0.8 mi
Public
grades Pre-K to 8 · 840 students · 16.8 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 44% (state: reading 30%)
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd 1.3 mi
Public
grades K to 8 · 532 students · 13 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 37% (state: reading 30%)
Smyth J Elem School 1.5 mi
Public
grades Pre-K to 8 · 366 students · 11.1 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 3% (state: reading 30%)
Middle
South Loop Elem School 0.8 mi
Public
grades Pre-K to 8 · 840 students · 16.8 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 44% (state: reading 30%)
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd 1.3 mi
Public
grades K to 8 · 532 students · 13 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 37% (state: reading 30%)
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus 1.5 mi
Public charter
grades 6 to 12 · 334 students
Passed the state test: reading 6 to 9% (state: reading 30%)
High school
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School 0.2 mi
Public charter
grades 9 to 12 · 699 students · 11.1 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 10 to 14% (state: reading 30%)
Noble St Chtr-Muchin College Prep 0.3 mi
Public charter
grades 9 to 12 · 944 students · 17.8 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 15% (state: reading 30%)
Jones College Prep High School 0.3 mi
Public
grades 9 to 12 · 1,973 students · 16.7 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 91% (state: reading 30%)
Private
Gce Lab School 0.3 mi
Private
grades 9 to 12 · 50 students · 6.3 per teacher
South Loop Montessori School 0.4 mi
Private
grades Pre-K to 3 · 30 students · 7.5 per teacher
Frances Xavier Warde School 0.8 mi
Private
grades K to 8 · 764 students · 10.8 per teacher
Straight-line miles from the center of Chicago, nearest first. Being closest doesn't mean a school serves a given home. "Passed the state test" is the share of students who scored proficient or better on Illinois's own reading and math tests in the 2021-22 school year, the latest year the U.S. Department of Education has published for every school. Each state sets its own test and passing bar, so compare schools within the same state, not across states. Test results track family income closely and leave out a lot (teachers, programs, how a school fits your child). For newer results, see the state's school report card.
Public school districts in the county Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Schaumburg 14,966 students · 12.1 students per teacher · 28 schools · grades Pre-K to 8
Township Hsd 211 · Palatine 12,270 students · 14.9 students per teacher · 7 schools · grades 9 to 12
Township Hsd 214 · Arlington Heights 12,052 students · 16.7 students per teacher · 10 schools · grades 9 to 12
Show all 144 districts School choice and pre-K in Illinois Going to school in another district
State law doesn't set an open enrollment rule between districts. Transfers, where allowed, are up to the districts.
Picking a different school in your district
State law says families can ask for a different school in the same district, and the district must allow it when there's room.
Free state pre-K
35% of 4-year-olds and 26% of 3-year-olds in Illinois attend state-funded pre-K (U.S.: 37% and 9%). Spots, hours and who qualifies vary by district.
School choice: state law as summarized by the Education Commission of the States, 50-State Comparison: Open Enrollment Policies (2022). Pre-K: share of children in state-funded pre-K, National Institute for Early Education Research, State of Preschool 2025 Yearbook (2024-25 school year).
What residents say about schools "Chicago Park District, museums Cons: Chicago Public Schools, finding good and affordable childcare, lack of family friendly events"reddit.com · Posted Jan. 2025
One resident's view each, in their own words. Experiences differ by school, grade and family.
NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey, 2021-22. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For programs and newer results, see each district's site and the state's school report card.
Childcare and colleges Daycare and preschool
Illinois keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.
Typical full-time prices in this county (2022)
Age Daycare center Home daycare Infant (under 2) $278/weekabout $14,500 a year
$208/weekabout $10,800 a year
Toddler (2) $220/weekabout $11,400 a year
Preschool (3 to 4) $189/weekabout $9,800 a year
$176/weekabout $9,200 a year
School-age $83/weekabout $4,300 a year
For an infant at a center: $278/week here, $283 across IL, $259 across the U.S.. Full-time infant care at a center here costs about 15% of a typical family's income. These are 2022 prices, the newest the government has published by county, and prices have gone up since.
U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022. Middle (median) price for full-time care. State and U.S. figures average the county prices, weighted by population (Census 2024).
Search licensed childcare in Illinois → Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).
73 colleges in the county and the wider metro around Chicago. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.
DePaul University · Chicago Private nonprofit, 4-year · 21,348 students · $44,174 a year
Show all 73 colleges Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less, and community colleges often charge even less to people who live in their district. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.
IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.
The facts behind it
Typical home value
$355,650
What a typical home sells for across the Chicago area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026
Cost of living
About 4% above the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $104 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 103.6 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Average commute
31 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Data centers nearby
37 within 15 miles
The nearest is about 5.4 miles from the town center (Digital Realty). The largest is about 470,000 sq ft.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), loaded July 2026
Homeowners insurance
About $2,643 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in IL. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Very High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail is a real cost here: roof claims are common and some insurers charge a separate, higher deductible for wind and hail. Covered parking helps protect a car.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
17 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
18.2 per 100,000 people a year
943 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. IL average: 14.9 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
People without housing (local count)
About 14.4 per 10,000 residents
HUD's one-night count in January 2025 found 7,452 people without housing in the Chicago area: 6,136 in shelters and 1,316 outside, down from 18,836 in 2024. IL: 11.5 per 10,000. U.S.: 21.9. One-night counts miss people, and how areas count differs.
Source: HUD Point-in-Time Count, January 2025 (HUD, 2025 report to Congress); Census population estimates 2024
The share of people looking for work who can't find it, averaged over the year. U.S.: about 4%.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025
Median household income
$81,797
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.98% of home value a year
About $1,980 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 4.95%
IL's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026
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