Chicago
- City in Illinois
City
Chicago
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- City in Illinois
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 2,571 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$258,000
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,112
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban
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Chicago Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Chicago
- grade A+
Payton College Preparatory High School
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 400 reviews
- grade A+
Northside College Preparatory High School
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 594 reviews
- grade A+
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 1,131 reviews
- grade A+
Jones College Prep High School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 710 reviews
- grade A+
Lane Tech College Prep High School
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 3,131 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Chicago
- grade A+
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 131 reviews
- grade A+
Latin School of Chicago
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 112 reviews
- grade A+
North Shore Country Day
- Rating 4.35 out of 5 69 reviews
- grade A+
British International School of Chicago, South Loop
- Rating 4.73 out of 5 51 reviews
- grade A+
Roycemore School
- Rating 4.62 out of 5 149 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault616.2national 282.7
- Murder28.6national 6.1
- Rape50national 40.7
- Robbery292.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary320.9national 500.1
- Theft2,293.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft373.2national 284
Residents
Working in Chicago
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$58,247
National
$62,843Similar Places
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Certainly, people tend to perceive Chicago poorly due to its infamous crime rate. However, Chicago is so much for than that and has a lot to offer. There are hundreds of things to do. For example, if you want to do touristy activities, you can go to the bean, Grant Park, John Hancock Center, and Navy Pier. However, if you want a more local experience, you can go to Millennium Park and watch a movie outdoors with the rest of the city, go to Chinatown and explore different Chinese dishes, visit Little Village and get an authentic Mexican American experience. People tend to be generally kind and respectful to one another. The city is among one of the cleanest in the United States! We have one of the best public transportation systems and one of the largest public school systems in the United States. Additionally, there are four distinct seasons that each offer unique experiences.
Chicago is an incredible city that I've been lucky to call home for over 5 years. Incredibly diverse with rich culture in every neighborhood, the windy city has something to offer everyone. As a queer person, I feel incredibly safe here and am surrounded by community. The CTA, our public transit system, and the city's bike-friendliness have allowed me to happily, easily live here without a car. The winter's are tough, but the summers are worth it!
Living in Chicago hasn’t been easy, but I love it here. I love the architecture and food. I love the summer time. Everyone is family oriented. The city love is amazing. My experience with Chicago has been both good and bad. There is a lot of violence and injustice that comes with living here. I love the beautiful view and skyline. I love The Bean and Navy Pier. Chicago is indeed ready for a change. I feel as though everyone as a whole and community should come together to support each other and have a positive attitude.You can go to the lakefront. Chicago has Lake Michigan with it’s numerous beaches and parks. Chicago is unique and diverse. Chicago food is a must! Chicago is known for some of the best restaurants. The pizza is thick, the hot dogs are unmatched, and there's this food called Italian beef. Chicago has multiple places you can visit and cite see. Overall, Chicago is indeed a loving place. We just have to progress and work towards change in some aspects. -Thank you!