Life in Chicago Ridge research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Chicago Ridge over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chicago Ridge:
The population in Chicago Ridge is 14,284.
The median home value in Chicago Ridge is $195,768.
The median income in Chicago Ridge is $65,168.
The cost of living in Chicago Ridge is 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Chicago Ridge is $1,161.
The unemployment rate in Chicago Ridge is 4.4%.
The poverty rate in Chicago Ridge is 17.6%.
The average high in Chicago Ridge is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
Crime in Chicago Ridge summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Chicago Ridge. Key points include:
There were 323 total crimes in Chicago Ridge in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Chicago Ridge is 2,329.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Chicago Ridge is 216.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Chicago Ridge is 2,112.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Chicago Ridge is 0.22% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Chicago Ridge / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 323 | 2,329.3 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 30 | 216.3 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
Murder | 1 | 7.2 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 8 | 57.7 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 14 | 101.0 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 293 | 2,112.9 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 24 | 173.1 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 242 | 1,745.2 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 27 | 194.7 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Chicago Ridge summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chicago Ridge. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chicago Ridge is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chicago Ridge is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Chicago Ridge is $195,768.
The median income in Chicago Ridge is $65,168.
Living Expense | Chicago Ridge | Illinois | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 103 | 92 | 100 | |
Services | 109 | 95 | 100 | |
Groceries | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
Health | 112 | 96 | 100 | |
Housing | 88 | 81 | 100 | |
Transportation | 126 | 105 | 100 | |
Utilities | 98 | 90 | 100 |
The average high in Chicago Ridge is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 34.2 inches of snow.
Stat | Chicago Ridge |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 59.1 |
Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 34.2 |
The current population in Chicago Ridge is 14,284. The population has increased 1.0% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 14,284 | 0.2% |
2021 | 14,254 | -0.6% |
2020 | 14,338 | -0.2% |
2019 | 14,368 | -0.3% |
2018 | 14,407 | -0.0% |
2017 | 14,410 | 0.3% |
2016 | 14,363 | 0.4% |
2015 | 14,303 | 0.5% |
2014 | 14,227 | 0.6% |
2013 | 14,145 | - |
59.9% White with 8,549 White residents.
7.9% African American with 1,123 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 406 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 9 Other residents.
9.6% Two Or More with 1,367 Two Or More residents.
19.8% Hispanic with 2,830 Hispanic residents.
Race | Chicago Ridge | IL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 59.9% | 59.6% | 58.9% |
African American | 7.9% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 2.8% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 9.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 19.8% | 17.8% | 18.7% |
Chicago Ridge is 49.5% female with 7,077 female residents.
Chicago Ridge is 50.5% male with 7,206 male residents.
Gender | Chicago Ridge | IL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 49.5% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
Male | 50.5% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
3.0% of adults in Chicago Ridge completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Chicago Ridge completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Chicago Ridge completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Chicago Ridge completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Chicago Ridge completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Chicago Ridge completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Chicago Ridge completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Chicago Ridge completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Chicago Ridge completed doctorate degree.
Education | Chicago Ridge | IL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 28.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
5.9% of households in Chicago Ridge earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Chicago Ridge earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Chicago Ridge earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.6% of households in Chicago Ridge earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.6% of households in Chicago Ridge earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Chicago Ridge earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in Chicago Ridge earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.2% of households in Chicago Ridge earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.7% of households in Chicago Ridge earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.1% of households in Chicago Ridge earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Chicago Ridge | IL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 15.6% | 10.1% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 15.4% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 24.2% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 1.1% | 12.1% | 11.4% |