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Chicago Ridge, IL


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Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Chicago Ridge, Illinois, in Cook county, is 1 miles SW of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 12 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago Ridge contains a population of approximately 14,127.

The People and Families of Chicago Ridge

In Chicago Ridge, about 46% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Chicago Ridge. Unmarried people abound in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chicago Ridge had a median family income of $56,314.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Chicago Ridge favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the village.

Chicago Ridge Housing

Chicago Ridge has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 52% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Chicago Ridge, 90% of commuters drive to work. In Chicago Ridge, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

Chicago Ridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Chicago Ridge Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Chicago Ridge Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Chicago Ridge, IL

Comparing Chicago Ridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times12
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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