Chicago, IL Employment & Jobs
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Chicago employment information
| Index | Chicago | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income per capita | $24,210 | $27,027 | $26,505 |
| Median household income | $46,350 | $58,823 | $54,595 |
| Median household income owner occupied | $64,882 | $66,093 | $63,664 |
| Median household income renter occupied | $34,076 | $36,332 | $35,685 |
| Median earnings male | $32,359 | $41,929 | $38,921 |
| Median earnings female | $26,081 | $22,787 | $23,115 |
| Unemployment rate (2000) | 10.1% | 4.5% | 4.0% |
| Unemployment rate (2010) | 10.6% | 10.4% | 9.5% |
| Unemployment rate (2012) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| Poverty level | 19.6% | 8.5% | 12.3% |
The income per capita in Chicago is 10.4% less than the Illinois average and 8.7% less than the national average. The median household income in Chicago is 21.2% less than the Illinois average and 15.1% less than the national average. The median household income in Chicago for owner occupied housing is 90.4% greater than the median household income for renter occupied housing in Chicago.
The poverty level in Chicago is 130.3% greater than the Illinois average and 59.5% greater than the national average. The median earnings for males in Chicago is 24.1% greater than the median earnings for females in Chicago.
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Large cities near Chicago, Illinois with employment score
| # | City | Distance (miles) | Employment Score | User Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cicero, IL | 4.2 | 6.7 /10 | 1 review |
| 2. | Berwyn, IL | 5.7 | 7.1 /10 | 0 review |
| 3. | Oak Park, IL | 6.5 | 7.7 /10 | 0 review |
| 4. | Burbank, IL | 8.2 | 7.3 /10 | 0 review |
| 5. | Oak Lawn, IL | 9.5 | 7.2 /10 | 0 review |
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