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Chicago

#21 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Chicago is a city in Illinois with a population of 2,742,119. Chicago is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Chicago offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Chicago there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Chicago and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Chicago are above average.
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    Population
    2,742,119
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $277,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,209
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      54%
    • Own
      46%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      616.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      28.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      50
      40.7
    • Robbery
      292.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      320.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,293.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      373.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      20%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Chicago

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,781
    National
    $69,021
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