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Crime in West Chicago summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in West Chicago. Key points include:
There were 199 total crimes in West Chicago in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in West Chicago is 797.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in West Chicago is 184.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in West Chicago is 612.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in West Chicago is -62.39% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In West Chicago Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Chicago / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 199 | 797.0 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 46 | 184.2 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 8.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 28 | 112.1 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 153 | 612.8 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 27 | 108.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 114 | 456.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 48.1 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in West Chicago summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Chicago. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Chicago is 108 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Chicago is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in West Chicago is $380,371.
The median income in West Chicago is $99,927.
West Chicago's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Chicago Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Chicago | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 134 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Chicago, IL Weather
The average high in West Chicago is 58.7° and the average low is 38.6°.
There are 71.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.3 inches of precipitation each year with 30.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Chicago |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Chicago Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Chicago
The current population in West Chicago is 25,395. The population has decreased 3.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,395 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 25,434 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 25,632 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 25,881 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 26,998 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 27,180 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 27,328 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 27,385 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 27,420 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 27,461 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 27,416 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 27,286 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 27,079 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 26,663 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 26,348 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Chicago
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West Chicago is:
35.3% White with 8,962 White residents.
3.0% African American with 764 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
10.3% Asian with 2,628 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 49 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 858 Two Or More residents.
47.8% Hispanic with 12,134 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Chicago | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.3% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.0% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 47.8% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Chicago
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West Chicago is 48.9% female with 12,419 female residents.
West Chicago is 51.1% male with 12,975 male residents.
| Gender | West Chicago | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Chicago for adults over 25
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12.0% of adults in West Chicago completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in West Chicago completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in West Chicago completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in West Chicago completed some college.
9.0% of adults in West Chicago completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in West Chicago completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in West Chicago completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in West Chicago completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in West Chicago completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Chicago | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Chicago, Illinois
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2.4% of households in West Chicago earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in West Chicago earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in West Chicago earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in West Chicago earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.5% of households in West Chicago earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.4% of households in West Chicago earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in West Chicago earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.3% of households in West Chicago earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.7% of households in West Chicago earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.0% of households in West Chicago earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Chicago | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.4% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.3% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.7% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.0% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
