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Gold Coast
  • 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 C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  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+

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Gold Coast is a neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois with a population of 14,193. Gold Coast is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Gold Coast offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Gold Coast there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Gold Coast and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Gold Coast are above average.

About

About Gold Coast...
Population
14,193

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$627,213
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,998
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    42%
  • Own
    58%
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Gold Coast 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
    118.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    75.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    81.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,362.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    64.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$126,289
National
$75,149
Families with Children
8%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    44%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

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