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West Loop
  • Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  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
  12. Commute
    grade A+

West Loop is a neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois with a population of 27,720. West Loop is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in West Loop offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In West Loop there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in West Loop and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in West Loop are above average.

About

About West Loop...
Population
27,720

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$379,804
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,193
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    59%
  • Own
    41%
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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
    502.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    6.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    297.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    239.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    6,409.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    257.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$127,420
National
$69,021
Families with Children
12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    43%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    national  11%

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