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Old Town
  • Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A

Old Town is a neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois with a population of 23,009. Old Town is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Old Town offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Old Town there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Old Town and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Old Town are above average.

About

About Old Town...
Population
23,009

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$576,280
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,981
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    53%
  • Own
    47%
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Old Town Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    304.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    10.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    197.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    197.4
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,216.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    183.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$136,283
National
$69,021
Families with Children
17%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    40%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

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