Chicago, IL City Guide

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state rank#662
71/100
us rank#13,163

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Chicago City Guide & Data
Population (2009 est.)2,851,268
Population (2000)2,895,964
Population growth-1.5%
Household income$46,350
Income per capita$24,210
Male/Female ratio0.94:1
Males 18-39 years38.7%
Females 18-39 years36.2%
Married (15yrs and older)43.3%
Have children (under 18yrs)49.2%
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  • AreaVibes Contributor reviewed Chicago, IL
  • November 23, 2011
Chicago, IL - Have a Taste!I lived in Chicago for four years during college as a young adult. I moved there from a small town in Illinois and it was a huge change in the access to culture! When you live in Chicago, there is never a moment that needs to be dull.… Read full review
Fun city with lots to do and a great transportation systemI have lived in Chicago since 2006, and I love it. The train and bus system is great to have, and I walk so much more than I did when I lived in my previous city. The ability to take the train to work (I've used both Metra and CTA) is… Read full review

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  • February 05, 2011
Dreadlocks in Chicago or surrounding areas.Where are some salons that do dreadlocks on Caucasian hair in or near Chicago? If anyone could help me out that would be… See full question
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  • January 11, 2011
What is the Best Steak House in Chicago?I've been to Chicago half a dozen times and every time I go I always make an effort to get to a Chicago steak house! So far, I've been to Gibsons (1028 North Rush St), Smith and Wollensky (318 North State St) and Shula's steak house (301… See full question
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Highest ranking Chicago neighborhoods

#NeighborhoodScore
1.Lake View76/100
2.Lincoln Park75/100
3.Near North Side74/100
4.Forest Glen73/100
5.North Center73/100
6.West Town73/100
7.Edison Park72/100
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8.Norwood Park72/100
9.Edgewater72/100
10.Loop72/100
11.Jefferson Park72/100
12.Lincoln Square72/100
13.Beverly71/100
14.Uptown71/100
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Large cities near Chicago, Illinois

#CityDistance (miles)AreaVibe ScoreUser Reviews
1. Cicero, IL4.271 /100
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2. Berwyn, IL5.774 /100
0 review
3. Oak Park, IL6.576 /100
0 review
4. Burbank, IL8.272 /100
0 review
5. Oak Lawn, IL9.573 /100
0 review

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