West Chicago
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
Suburb
West Chicago
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
- Rating 3.57 out of 5 72 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$249,500
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,083
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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West Chicago Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault66.6national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape48.1national 40.7
- Robbery25.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary129.5national 500.1
- Theft636.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft44.4national 284
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Working in West Chicago
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$78,116
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving West Chicago
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West Chicago Reviews
Rating 3.57 out of 5 72 reviews
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What I like about West Chicago is the small-town feel it gives off. The neighborhood I reside in is nice and quiet, but also friendly. The stores, for example the Cleaners or Aldi, always have kind employees who care about the customers. What I would like to see more of in West Chicago is bike paths and pretty landscape!
I lived here about two years as a highschool student. At the same time, I am an international student. I would say this is not the best place for a first time international student to get a sense of what the U.S is like. It is not very diverse. Many people are just similar. The Midwest is flat and boring as always, but the fall and spring can be really nice. The winter here is nasty and harsh. After living here for two years, I am determined to get out of the Midwest and go to some place where it is warmer and more diverse.
Having grown up in West Chicago, I really appreciate the community. It is incredibly diverse, with many different perspectives to appreciate, with various community programs to encourage this type of sharing. The city is majority Hispanic, so a wealth of Spanish-speaking culture permeates the community. One of the best things about West Chicago is the dual-language program in some of its elementary and middle schools. If you want your child to become fluent in both English and Spanish, it is a great option.