Cook County
- County in Illinois
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Cook County
- grade AOverall Grade
- County in Illinois
- Rating 3.7 out of 5 46 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$266,800
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,214
National
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault364.7national 282.7
- Murder15national 6.1
- Rape46.9national 40.7
- Robbery286.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary379.6national 500.1
- Theft1,950.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft297.1national 284
Residents
Working in Cook County
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$72,121
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Cook County
- grade A+
Payton College Preparatory High School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 427 reviews
- grade A+
Northside College Preparatory High School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 617 reviews
- grade A+
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 1,172 reviews
- grade A+
Jones College Prep High School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 761 reviews
- grade A+
Lane Tech College Prep High School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 3,224 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Cook County
- grade A+
The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 140 reviews
- grade A+
British International School of Chicago, South Loop
- Rating 4.67 out of 5 61 reviews
- grade A+
Roycemore School
- Rating 4.56 out of 5 156 reviews
- grade A+
North Shore Country Day
- Rating 4.42 out of 5 86 reviews
- grade A+
Latin School of Chicago
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 114 reviews
Top Places to Live in Cook County
Cook County Reviews
Rating 3.7 out of 5 46 reviews
Although the violence has subsided over the years, there are still many nights where the echoes of gun fire fill the late night streets. There are many homes that have been abandoned and left to rot. There are parts of the county that can be perceived as segregated because of the difference in race between blocks, but Chicago is well known for that matter. Being hispanic, I was lucky enough to grow close to my culture, thanks to the neighborhood I grew up in. 47th is well known for its culture and long line of Hispanic owned businesses. Although much of the area is composed of factories, they have never raised any real issues in the area. They provide ample work opportunities for anyone looking.
My experience in Cook County Illinois is not the Best, However I refuse to let it be the worst. There are many Older residents who do a fantastic job at mentoring the youth. I say the youth because that is the future. There are a lot of people who do a fantastic job at creating nothing out of something. I feel like if people can change their mindsets, then a lot would change in the community.
We have lived in Cook County for close to 15 years now. It is diverse, active and beautiful! We have raised our three boys here and we are very happy with the public schools that they attend. Our town is full of middle class families that are a very diverse mixture of nationalities. It's a great place to raise a family in the state of Illinois! We love it here!