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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.
In Chicago Ridge, about 46% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Chicago Ridge. Unmarried people abound in the village.
In 2000, Chicago Ridge had a median family income of $56,314.
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 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.
In Chicago Ridge, 90% of commuters drive to work. In Chicago Ridge, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Comparing Chicago Ridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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