Suburb
West Chicago
- B+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
- 67 reviews
- Public SchoolsB+
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingC
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesB+
- DiversityA
- JobsB
- WeatherC
- Cost of LivingC+
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$243,500
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,077
National
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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
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in West Chicago
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$71,268
National
$55,322Places to Work in West Chicago
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West Chicago Reviews
67 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!
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.
This town doesn't receive the best reputation because of the other towns within the near radius. West Chicago brings together all people across different races, religions, and languages in a seamless integration. This town taught me what it means to be a black woman in the world, and how to maneuver with grace and poise, but how to be humble and find humility in helping those around me - no matter where I am in the world. West Chicago deserves to be up there with Naperville and Wheaton, but tends to be stepped on due to the lack of state funding and other schools recruiting students from our town to private schools. This town creates great leaders, parents, CEOs, service folks, athletes, educators, and everything in between.