In 2018, the population of Chicago, Illinois was
2,718,555 people, while the Greater Chicago Metropolitan area has a total population of
9,536,428 people. Chicago is located in Cook.
The median age is
37,
which is
97% above national average, making it one of the
best places to live for young professionals.
Chicago’s median household income is
$68,715,
which is
91%
below national average. The median property value is
$231,400, which is
82% above national average. Chicago's Median rent is
$1,092, which is
94% below national average, and the
homeownership rate is
64%.
Chicago, Illinois has crime index
90,
which is below national average.