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Population
2,696,555
-1.9%
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Median Income
$65,781
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Median Rent
$1,750
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Safety Grade
B-
Cost of Living
Cost Index107.3
Median Rent$1,750
Median Home Price$320,000
Weather
Sunny Days189/yr
Summer High84°F
Winter Low19°F
Rainfall37 in/yr
Zip Codes
60601606026060360604606056060660607606086060960610
Area Codes
312773872
About Chicago, IL
Chicago is a city in Illinois with a population of 2,696,555. The median household income is $65,781 and the median rent is $1,750.Chicago has a safety grade of B- and enjoys 189 sunny days per year. The cost of living index is 107.3 (national average is 100).
Walkability & Transit
78
Walk Score
72
Bike Score
65
Transit Score
Top Employers
City of ChicagoChicago Public SchoolsNorthwestern MedicineUnited AirlinesAbbott Labs
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