Chicago
- City in Illinois
City
Chicago
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- City in Illinois
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 2,978 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade D+
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A minus
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Home Listings
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$304,500
National
$281,900Median Rent
$1,314
National
$1,268Area Feel
Urban
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Chicago Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Chicago
- grade A+
Payton College Preparatory High School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 441 reviews
- grade A+
Northside College Preparatory High School
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 633 reviews
- grade A+
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 1,208 reviews
- grade A+
Jones College Prep High School
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 782 reviews
- grade A+
Lane Tech College Prep High School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 3,255 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade D+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault128national 282.7
- Murder22.8national 6.1
- Rape51.8national 40.7
- Robbery337.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary287.5national 500.1
- Theft2,046.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft799national 284
Residents
Working in Chicago
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$71,673
National
$75,149Similar Places
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Chicago Reviews
Rating 4.18 out of 5 2,978 reviews
Chicago is a vibrant city with a rich cultural scene, impressive architecture, and a diverse culinary landscape. Highlights include world-class museums like the Art Institute of Chicago, a thriving music and theatre scene, and iconic structures seen on architectural boat tours. The city's parks, such as Millennium Park and the Lakefront Trail, offer green spaces and stunning views. Each neighborhood, from historic Old Town to lively Wicker Park, has its own unique charm. However, improvements in public transportation, affordability, traffic congestion, and safety could enhance the city's appeal. Despite harsh winters, the overall experience of Chicago is overwhelmingly positive, making it a dynamic and exciting place to explore.
Chicago is a beautiful city. I was born and raised here in Chicago and it has been exciting. The food is amazing, top tier if I must say. You can never go far in this city and not find good food. We have beautiful parks and architecture. Downtown Chicago is a nice part to view all the cool buildings and go on the riverwalks. We always have block club parties and events all year long, except for when it snows. Transportation is amazing, and not too costly. Also, Chicago is a boiling pot of different cultures and I love that the most. Pilsen is gorgeous and chinatown has a lot to offer as well. Plus, people love to come and visit Chicago. I will say though, although Chicago has a mixture of people, I would love to see people interact with each other more. Also, it would be nice to see more activities become available for children in low income communities.
Oh, Chicago! It's a vibrant and bustling city known for its stunning architecture, deep-dish pizza, and iconic skyline. There's so much to explore, like Millennium Park with the famous "Bean" sculpture, Navy Pier for waterfront fun, and the Art Institute of Chicago for art enthusiasts. Don't forget to try the Chicago-style hot dogs too! It's a city with a rich history and plenty of cultural attractions. Have you ever been to Chicago?