Each entry below is one question turned into a map query. It names the fields it weighs and why, shows the areas that come out on top with their real measured values, and states what the data cannot tell you. The link at the end opens that exact query on the Chicago map with the weights already set, so you can change a weight, swap a field, or draw your own area and get a different answer.
None of these are the “right” query. They are starting points chosen to show which fields exist for Chicago and how combining them changes what you can honestly say.
Which Chicago areas have many residents but few bank branches?
Coverage gap index — 2020 Census resident counts ranked against mapped bank branches
In Chicago, the areas with the highest scores are Rogers Park, Chicago Lawn, and Humboldt Park. Rogers Park leads with a score of 87.2/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈7 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈45,370 residents (total). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Rogers Parkin the Rogers Park Township districtalso spans West Rogers ParkScore 87
≈7 bank or credit unions nearby
≈45,370 residents (total)
Chicago Lawnin the Lake Township districtalso spans Gage ParkScore 88
≈8 bank or credit unions nearby
≈43,578 residents (total)
Humboldt Parkin the West Chicago Township districtScore 84
≈11 bank or credit unions nearby
≈36,895 residents (total)
Austinin the West Chicago Township districtScore 85
≈4 bank or credit unions nearby
≈30,914 residents (total)
South Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtScore 84
≈12 bank or credit unions nearby
≈43,216 residents (total)
How this query was built
Residents ranked high against mapped bank and credit-union branches ranked low. It is called a coverage gap rather than an absence because the scorer blends percentile ranks: an area can top this index while still having several branches in it.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bank or credit union competition
lower
50%
Count of mapped bank and credit-union branches, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Total
higher
50%
The 2020 Census resident count — the demand side of the blend.
What this can’t tell you
It is not residents per branch. Two areas with very different true ratios can rank identically, and a high rank never means there is no branch nearby — only that mapped branch presence is thin relative to population.
Try changing it
· Raise the branch weight to lean the index toward supply rather than demand.
· Swap residents for the 65-and-over count to target a specific customer profile.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on bank or credit union competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.5) and Total (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Rogers Park ranks #1 with a score of 87.2/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈7 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈45,370 residents (total). Chicago Lawn ranks #2 with a score of 88.3/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈8 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈43,578 residents (total). Humboldt Park ranks #3 with a score of 83.8/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈11 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈36,895 residents (total). Austin ranks #4 with a score of 84.9/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈4 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈30,914 residents (total). South Lawndale ranks #5 with a score of 84/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈12 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈43,216 residents (total).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bank or credit union competition and Total (2020). 5,330 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which Chicago areas have strong attractions but limited hotel supply?
Gap index — mapped attractions and transit ranked against existing hotel presence
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Goose Island (West Chicago Township), Lake View Township and Lake View (Lake View Township). Goose Island (West Chicago Township) leads with a score of 64.6/100 across 42 blocks, where the data shows ≈0 hotels nearby, ≈77 arts & entertainment venues nearby and ≈8 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Goose Islandin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 65
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View TownshipScore 60
≈1 hotel nearby
≈39 arts & entertainment venues nearby
≈12 transit stops
Bridgeportin the South Chicago Township districtalso spans Little ItalyScore 57
≈0 hotels nearby
≈55 arts & entertainment venues nearby
≈4 transit stops
Lincoln Parkin the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Near North SideScore 53
≈11 hotels nearby
≈75 arts & entertainment venues nearby
≈8 transit stops
How this query was built
Arts and entertainment venue density and transit access ranked high against existing hotel presence ranked low — the three things that decide whether a location can draw and hold overnight visitors.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
hotel competition
lower
40%
Count of mapped hotels, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
arts and entertainment
higher
35%
Count of all mapped arts, entertainment and attraction venues — the visitor draw.
transit stop count
higher
25%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It has no room counts, no occupancy, no rates, no planning constraints and no site availability. Thin mapped hotel presence is not proof there is room in the market.
Try changing it
· Raise the hotel weight to prioritise areas with the least existing supply.
· Swap attractions for eat-and-drink venues to test a dining-led location instead.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago on hotel competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.4), arts and entertainment (higher ranks higher, weight 0.35) and transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Goose Island (West Chicago Township) ranks #1 with a score of 64.6/100 across 42 blocks: ≈0 hotels nearby, ≈77 arts & entertainment venues nearby and ≈8 transit stops. It spans West Town. Lake View Township ranks #2 with a score of 63.1/100 across 39 blocks: ≈5 hotels nearby, ≈54 arts & entertainment venues nearby and ≈15 transit stops. Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #3 with a score of 60/100 across 39 blocks: ≈1 hotel nearby, ≈39 arts & entertainment venues nearby and ≈12 transit stops. It spans Lake View Township. Bridgeport (South Chicago Township) ranks #4 with a score of 57/100 across 41 blocks: ≈0 hotels nearby, ≈55 arts & entertainment venues nearby and ≈4 transit stops. It spans Little Italy. Lincoln Park (North Chicago Township) ranks #5 with a score of 53.2/100 across 43 blocks: ≈11 hotels nearby, ≈75 arts & entertainment venues nearby and ≈8 transit stops. It spans Near North Side.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: hotel competition, arts and entertainment and transit stop count. 5,315 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which lower-income parts of Chicago have the fewest grocery stores?
Gap index — ACS 2018-2022 residents below the poverty level ranked against mapped grocery stores
In Chicago, the areas with the highest scores are Austin, Auburn Gresham, and Bronzeville. Austin leads with a score of 87.8/100 across 41 blocks, featuring approximately 9 grocery stores nearby and approximately 10,374 residents with income in the past 12 months below the poverty level. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Austinin the West Chicago Township districtScore 88
≈9 grocery stores nearby
≈10,374 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Auburn Greshamin the Lake Township districtScore 87
≈3 grocery stores nearby
≈6,886 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Bronzevillein the Hyde Park Township districtalso spans Grand BoulevardScore 87
≈5 grocery stores nearby
≈8,042 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans East Garfield ParkScore 85
≈9 grocery stores nearby
≈8,611 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Woodlawnin the Hyde Park Township districtalso spans EnglewoodScore 84
≈5 grocery stores nearby
≈7,421 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
How this query was built
Residents below the poverty level ranked high against mapped grocery stores ranked low. It is the food-access question posed as a relative ranking rather than a claim that any area has no food retail.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
grocery store competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped grocery stores, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Income in the past 12 months below poverty level
higher
55%
The "income below poverty level" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 poverty table.
What this can’t tell you
Mapped grocery presence is not food access: it carries no store size, no price level, no fresh-produce range and no opening hours, and a large supermarket just outside a hex serves it perfectly well. This ranks places; it does not identify anywhere as being without food.
Try changing it
· Add transit stops to weigh how easily residents can reach stores further out.
· Swap the poverty count for household income brackets to change the hardship measure.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Chicago based on grocery store competition (lower ranks higher, weighted 0.45) and the number of residents with income in the past 12 months below the poverty level (higher ranks higher, weighted 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas described below.
Austin ranks #1 with a score of 87.8/100 across 41 blocks, showing approximately 9 grocery stores nearby and approximately 10,374 residents with income in the past 12 months below the poverty level. Auburn Gresham ranks #2 with a score of 87.1/100 across 41 blocks, with approximately 3 grocery stores nearby and approximately 6,886 residents with income in the past 12 months below the poverty level. Bronzeville ranks #3 with a score of 86.5/100 across 41 blocks, featuring approximately 5 grocery stores nearby and approximately 8,042 residents with income in the past 12 months below the poverty level.
Lawndale ranks #4 with a score of 85.2/100 across 41 blocks, with approximately 9 grocery stores nearby and approximately 8,611 residents with income in the past 12 months below the poverty level. Woodlawn ranks #5 with a score of 83.8/100 across 41 blocks, showing approximately 5 grocery stores nearby and approximately 7,421 residents with income in the past 12 months below the poverty level. Each listed area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: grocery store competition and Income in the past 12 months below poverty level (2022). 5,322 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which parts of Chicago have the fewest Chinese restaurants for their population?
Chinese restaurant demand-and-competition index — resident counts and walkable streets ranked against existing Chinese presence
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Chicago Lawn, Lake View, and South Lawndale. Chicago Lawn leads with a score of 86/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈1 Chinese restaurant nearby, ≈0.1 km of walkable streets, and ≈32,636 residents. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Chicago Lawnin the Lake Township districtalso spans West LawnScore 86
≈1 Chinese restaurant nearby
≈0.1 km of walkable streets
≈32,636 residents (total)
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View TownshipScore 87
≈3 Chinese restaurants nearby
≈0.09 km of walkable streets
≈43,361 residents (total)
South Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans North LawndaleScore 83
≈1 Chinese restaurant nearby
≈0.07 km of walkable streets
≈44,305 residents (total)
Austinin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans South AustinScore 82
≈0 Chinese restaurants nearby
≈0.09 km of walkable streets
≈28,617 residents (total)
Bronzevillein the Hyde Park Township districtalso spans Grand BoulevardScore 82
≈0 Chinese restaurants nearby
≈0.08 km of walkable streets
≈26,537 residents (total)
How this query was built
Resident counts and walkable street length ranked against the number of restaurants of this type already mapped in the area, the last inverted so thin presence ranks high.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
chinese restaurant competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped Chinese restaurants already trading in the area.
pedestrian length m
higher
25%
Metres of walkable street — a proxy for how much passing footfall a frontage can see.
Total
higher
30%
The 2020 Census resident count — the local demand base.
What this can’t tell you
Cuisine labels come from how a venue describes itself in the map data, so coverage is uneven and a restaurant serving this food may be recorded under a different label. Thin mapped presence is not proof of demand, and this is not a claim about what residents want to eat.
Try changing it
· Raise the competition weight to prioritise areas with the fewest existing restaurants.
· Swap the demand pillar for a specific age band or household type.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Which parts of Chicago have the fewest Italian restaurants for their population?
Top areas: Austin (north-west), Chicago Lawn and Bronzeville — ≈0 Italian restaurants nearby.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Chicago based on several factors: Chinese restaurant competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45), pedestrian length in meters (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), and total residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.3). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Chicago Lawn ranks #1 with a score of 86/100 across 41 blocks, featuring ≈1 Chinese restaurant nearby, ≈0.1 km of walkable streets, and ≈32,636 residents. Lake View ranks #2 with a score of 87.1/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈3 Chinese restaurants nearby, ≈0.09 km of walkable streets, and ≈43,361 residents. South Lawndale ranks #3 with a score of 82.7/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈1 Chinese restaurant nearby, ≈0.07 km of walkable streets, and ≈44,305 residents. Austin ranks #4 with a score of 82.2/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈0 Chinese restaurants nearby, ≈0.09 km of walkable streets, and ≈28,617 residents. Bronzeville ranks #5 with a score of 81.7/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈0 Chinese restaurants nearby, ≈0.08 km of walkable streets, and ≈26,537 residents.
Fields scored: chinese restaurant competition, pedestrian length m and Total (2020). 5,320 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where should you open a new nail salon in Chicago?
nail salon demand-and-competition index — resident counts and walkable streets ranked against existing nail salon presence
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Chicago Lawn, Albany Park, and South Lawndale. Chicago Lawn leads with a score of 86/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈1 nail salon nearby, ≈0.1 km of walkable streets, and ≈32,636 residents (total). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Chicago Lawnin the Lake Township districtalso spans West LawnScore 86
≈1 nail salon nearby
≈0.1 km of walkable streets
≈32,636 residents (total)
Albany Parkin the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Lincoln SquareScore 82
≈5 nail salons nearby
≈0.08 km of walkable streets
≈46,561 residents (total)
South Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans North LawndaleScore 82
≈2 nail salons nearby
≈0.07 km of walkable streets
≈44,305 residents (total)
Humboldt Parkin the West Chicago Township districtScore 78
≈6 nail salons nearby
≈0.08 km of walkable streets
≈37,400 residents (total)
Austinin the West Chicago Township districtScore 80
≈3 nail salons nearby
≈0.09 km of walkable streets
≈30,914 residents (total)
How this query was built
Three signals: how many people are around, how walkable the streets are, and how many of this business type are already mapped there. The last is scored inverted, so an area ranks high when demand signals are strong and existing presence is thin.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
nail salon competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped nail salons already trading in the area.
pedestrian length m
higher
25%
Metres of walkable street — a proxy for how much passing footfall a frontage can see.
Total
higher
30%
The 2020 Census resident count — the local demand base.
What this can’t tell you
This is a shortlist, not a site recommendation. It has no rent, no footfall, no unit availability, no licensing and no catchment modelling, and thin mapped presence is not proof that an area lacks provision.
Try changing it
· Raise the competition weight to prioritise areas with the least existing presence.
· Swap the demand pillar for the age band or household type your customers actually fall into.
· Draw your own catchment on the map to score just that area.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Where should you open a new gym in Chicago?
Top areas: West Lawn, Austin and Lake View Township — ≈1 gym nearby.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Chicago based on nail salon competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45), pedestrian length in meters (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), and total residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.3). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Chicago Lawn ranks #1 with a score of 86/100 across 41 blocks, featuring ≈1 nail salon nearby, ≈0.1 km of walkable streets, and ≈32,636 residents (total). Albany Park ranks #2 with a score of 81.6/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈5 nail salons nearby, ≈0.08 km of walkable streets, and ≈46,561 residents (total). South Lawndale ranks #3 with a score of 81.8/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈2 nail salons nearby, ≈0.07 km of walkable streets, and ≈44,305 residents (total). Humboldt Park ranks #4 with a score of 77.6/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈6 nail salons nearby, ≈0.08 km of walkable streets, and ≈37,400 residents (total). Austin ranks #5 with a score of 80.3/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈3 nail salons nearby, ≈0.09 km of walkable streets, and ≈30,914 residents (total).
Fields scored: nail salon competition, pedestrian length m and Total (2020). 5,320 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which Chicago areas have high household incomes but little retail?
Index — ACS 2018-2022 income levels ranked against mapped retail density
In Chicago, the top-ranking areas are Forest Glen, Beverly, and Mount Greenwood. Forest Glen leads with a score of 90.2/100 across 40 blocks, featuring approximately 13 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 152,802. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Forest Glenin the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Jefferson ParkScore 90
Mount Greenwoodin the Lake Township districtScore 86
≈23 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 125,553
Edison Parkin the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Norwood ParkScore 82
≈32 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 118,270
Garfield Ridgein the Lake Township districtalso spans ClearingScore 79
≈18 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 99,392
How this query was built
Household income ranked high against mapped retail presence ranked low. It points at spending power that currently has little to spend it on locally, which is the classic catchment argument for a new store.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
retail competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped retail venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
55%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
Thin mapped retail is not proof an area lacks shops, and high income does not mean residents shop locally — they may simply shop elsewhere. It has no rent, no footfall and no catchment modelling.
Try changing it
· Switch to the $1M-plus home value count for a countable affluence signal.
· Swap total retail for a specific category to test one vertical.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on retail competition (where lower competition ranks higher, weighted 0.45) and median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, where higher income ranks higher, weighted 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Forest Glen ranks #1 with a score of 90.2/100 across 40 blocks, showing approximately 13 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 152,802. Beverly ranks #2 with a score of 84.7/100 across 41 blocks, with approximately 12 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 122,496. Mount Greenwood ranks #3 with a score of 85.7/100 across 39 blocks, featuring approximately 23 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 125,553. Edison Park ranks #4 with a score of 82.3/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 32 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 118,270. Garfield Ridge ranks #5 with a score of 79.3/100 across 40 blocks, with approximately 18 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 99,392.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: retail competition and Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022). 5,061 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which Chicago areas combine high household incomes with residents aged 25 to 39?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 income levels ranked with 2020 Census age counts
In Chicago, the areas with the highest scores are Lake View (Lake View Township), West Town (north-east), and Near North Side. Lake View (Lake View Township) leads with a score of 94.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median income of 181,880 and approximately 17,993 residents aged 25-39. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View TownshipScore 95
median income: 181,880
≈17,993 residents aged 25-39
West Town (north-east)in the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West Town, BucktownScore 93
median income: 149,668
≈22,440 residents aged 25-39
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans StreetervilleScore 93
West Town (north-east 2)in the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West Town, Near West SideScore 86
median income: 144,409
≈19,999 residents aged 25-39
How this query was built
Household income and the 25-39 age band are ranked together, high on both. They come from different censuses — income is an ACS 2018-2022 block-group estimate, the age count a 2020 Census 100% enumeration — and from different universes, households and people.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
50%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
residents aged 25-39
higher
50%
The 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say that the residents aged 25-39 are the ones with the high incomes. No table crosses age with income, so this is two separate distributions ranking high in the same place: an overlap of areas, not a description of anybody.
Try changing it
· Switch to household income brackets for a countable income figure instead of a level.
· Swap the age band for 18-24 or 65-and-over to move the profile.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks blocks in Chicago based on two factors: median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) and the number of residents aged 25-39. Both factors are weighted equally at 0.5, with higher values ranking higher. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas presented.
Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #1 with a score of 94.6/100 across 39 blocks, featuring a median income of 181,880 and approximately 17,993 residents aged 25-39. West Town (north-east) (West Chicago Township) ranks #2 with a score of 93.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median income of 149,668 and approximately 22,440 residents aged 25-39. Near North Side (North Chicago Township) ranks #3 with a score of 92.5/100 across 39 blocks, with a median income of 136,426 and approximately 38,595 residents aged 25-39. Lake View Township ranks #4 with a score of 90.5/100 across 39 blocks, with a median income of 170,708 and approximately 16,945 residents aged 25-39. West Town (north-east 2) (West Chicago Township) ranks #5 with a score of 86/100 across 40 blocks, showing a median income of 144,409 and approximately 19,999 residents aged 25-39.
Fields scored: Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022) and residents aged 25-39. 5,330 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where does high rent burden meet strong transit access in Chicago?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 rent-burdened households ranked with transit stop density
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Loop (South Chicago Township), Lake View (Lake View Township), and Rogers Park (Rogers Park Township). Loop (South Chicago Township) leads with a score of 68.6/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈6,388 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈77 transit stops. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Loopin the South Chicago Township districtalso spans Near West SideScore 69
≈6,388 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈77 transit stops
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lincoln ParkScore 59
≈9,293 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈13 transit stops
Rogers Parkin the Rogers Park Township districtScore 60
≈7,183 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈5,866 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈15 transit stops
Austinin the West Chicago Township districtScore 55
≈5,518 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
≈5 transit stops
How this query was built
Renter households paying 30% or more of income in rent, ranked alongside transit stop density. Housing and transport costs trade off against each other, so where both cost pressure and transit access are high is a distinct policy picture from cost pressure in car-dependent areas.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
higher
60%
The 30%-and-over bands of the ACS 2018-2022 rent-as-a-share-of-income table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say that the rent-burdened households are the ones using the transit — no table crosses the two. Stop count is not service quality.
Try changing it
· Invert the transit weight to find cost pressure in poorly connected areas instead.
· Swap rent burden for residents below the poverty level to change the hardship measure.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4) and renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Loop (South Chicago Township) ranks #1 with a score of 68.6/100 across 42 blocks, featuring ≈6,388 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈77 transit stops. Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #2 with a score of 59.3/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈9,293 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈13 transit stops. Rogers Park (Rogers Park Township) ranks #3 with a score of 59.7/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈7,183 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈8 transit stops. Lake View Township ranks #4 with a score of 58.1/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈5,866 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈15 transit stops. Austin (West Chicago Township) ranks #5 with a score of 55.3/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈5,518 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent and ≈5 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: transit stop count and renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. 5,322 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where are homes valued over $1 million in Chicago?
Owner-occupied homes valued at $1,000,000 or more — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Chicago, the areas with the highest scores are Lincoln Park (North Chicago Township), Lake View (Lake View Township), and Near North Side (North Chicago Township). Lincoln Park (North Chicago Township) has the top score of 98.3/100 across 39 blocks, with data showing ≈3,537 homes valued $1M or more. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Lincoln Parkin the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Lake ViewScore 98
≈3,537 homes valued $1M or more
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View TownshipScore 98
≈2,382 homes valued $1M or more
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans River WestScore 96
≈3,927 homes valued $1M or more
West Townin the West Chicago Township districtScore 95
≈1,728 homes valued $1M or more
Lake View Townshipalso spans Lincoln SquareScore 93
≈1,194 homes valued $1M or more
How this query was built
The ACS publishes home value in 28 brackets, so the three top brackets sum to a countable "over $1 million" figure. Brackets are counts and sum correctly, which the published value figure does not.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
homes valued $1M or more
higher
100%
The $1,000,000-1,499,999, $1,500,000-1,999,999 and $2,000,000-or-more brackets of the ACS 2018-2022 home value table, summed.
What this can’t tell you
Value is the owner's own estimate, covers owner-occupied units only, and is a five-year sample figure in 2022 dollars — not a current market price and not a measure of the occupants' income.
Try changing it
· Add household income brackets to see where high-value housing and high incomes coincide, as an overlap.
· Swap in units owned free and clear to find high-value, mortgage-free housing.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Chicago based on homes valued at $1M or more, with higher values receiving higher ranks (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Lincoln Park (North Chicago Township) ranks #1 with a score of 98.3/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈3,537 homes valued $1M or more. Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #2 with a score of 97.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈2,382 homes valued $1M or more. Near North Side (North Chicago Township) ranks #3 with a score of 95.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈3,927 homes valued $1M or more. West Town (West Chicago Township) ranks #4 with a score of 95/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈1,728 homes valued $1M or more. Lake View Township ranks #5 with a score of 93.4/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈1,194 homes valued $1M or more.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: homes valued $1M or more. 5,309 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where are household income levels highest in Chicago?
Block-group household income estimates, ACS 2018-2022, averaged onto the map grid
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Lake View (Lake View Township), West Town (West Chicago Township) and Lincoln Park (North Chicago Township). Lake View (Lake View Township) leads with a score of 96.6/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows median income: 181,433. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtalso spans LakeviewScore 97
median income: 181,433
West Townin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans Goose IslandScore 93
median income: 149,288
Lincoln Parkin the North Chicago Township districtalso spans BucktownScore 95
median income: 172,685
Forest Glenin the Jefferson Township districtScore 92
median income: 152,802
North Centerin the Jefferson Township districtScore 94
median income: 157,674
How this query was built
The ACS publishes a household income figure per block group. The map grid is finer than a block group, so each hex carries a population-weighted average of the block-group figures covering it — which is why this page says "income level" rather than quoting a median for a neighbourhood.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
higher
100%
The ACS 2018-2022 household income figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
No hex here holds a median: averaging medians does not produce one. It is a five-year sample estimate with a wide margin of error in small areas, and it describes households, not individual earnings or wealth.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago on Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #1 with a score of 96.6/100 across 39 blocks: median income: 181,433. It spans Lakeview. West Town (West Chicago Township) ranks #2 with a score of 92.7/100 across 40 blocks: median income: 149,288. It spans Goose Island. Lincoln Park (North Chicago Township) ranks #3 with a score of 94.8/100 across 39 blocks: median income: 172,685. It spans Bucktown. Forest Glen (Jefferson Township) ranks #4 with a score of 92.3/100 across 40 blocks: median income: 152,802. North Center (Jefferson Township) ranks #5 with a score of 94/100 across 39 blocks: median income: 157,674.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars) (2022). 5,061 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do households earning $75,000 to $99,999 live in Chicago?
Households in the $75,000 to $99,999 bracket — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Chicago, Lake View Township, Near North Side, and Lake View are the highest-ranking areas. Lake View Township leads with a score of 92.2/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈3,712 residents with $75,000 to $99,999. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Old TownScore 92
≈5,029 residents ($75,000 to $99,999)
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View TownshipScore 90
≈5,127 residents ($75,000 to $99,999)
Logan Squarein the Jefferson Township districtScore 90
≈2,532 residents ($75,000 to $99,999)
Rogers Parkin the Rogers Park Township districtScore 91
≈3,266 residents ($75,000 to $99,999)
How this query was built
The ACS publishes household income in 17 brackets. A bracket is a count, so unlike the income figure it sums correctly and survives being placed on the map grid intact — which is why these pages can state a number rather than describe a level.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
$75,000 to $99,999
higher
100%
The $75,000-99,999 bracket of the ACS 2018-2022 household income table.
What this can’t tell you
Household income is not individual earnings and not wealth, and it is a five-year sample estimate in 2022 dollars with a wide margin of error in small areas. A bracket count says nothing about who is in those households.
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The same query, retargeted
Where do households earning under $25,000 live in Chicago?
Top areas: Austin, Bronzeville and Lawndale — ≈5,384 households earning under $25,000.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on the presence of residents with $75,000 to $99,999 (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Lake View Township ranks #1 with a score of 92.2/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈3,712 residents with $75,000 to $99,999. Near North Side ranks #2 with a score of 91.8/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈5,029 residents with $75,000 to $99,999. Lake View ranks #3 with a score of 90.3/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈5,127 residents with $75,000 to $99,999. Logan Square ranks #4 with a score of 90/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈2,532 residents with $75,000 to $99,999. Rogers Park ranks #5 with a score of 91.2/100 across 38 blocks, containing ≈3,266 residents with $75,000 to $99,999.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: $75,000 to $99,999 (2022). 5,322 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do renters spend 30% or more of their income on rent in Chicago?
Renter households paying 30% or more of household income in rent — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Chicago, the areas with the highest rankings are Lake View Township, Streeterville, and Austin. Lake View Township leads with a score of 89.8/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈8,793 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
≈8,793 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
Streetervillein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Near North SideScore 93
≈12,131 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
Austinin the West Chicago Township districtScore 87
≈5,518 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtScore 87
≈9,295 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
Rogers Parkin the Rogers Park Township districtalso spans West RidgeScore 91
≈7,183 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
How this query was built
Rent burden is the one place the US census crosses rent with income directly: the table reports rent as a percentage of household income, so the 30%-and-over bands sum to a published count. Everywhere else, rent and income are separate tables that can only be laid over each other.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent
higher
100%
The 30-34.9%, 35-39.9%, 40-49.9% and 50%-or-more bands of the ACS 2018-2022 rent-as-a-share-of-income table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Its universe is renter-occupied units with cash rent, so it excludes owners and no-cash-rent units, and a "not computed" category is left out of the count rather than assumed. It is a sample estimate.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on the number of renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent, with higher ranks indicating more such households (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Lake View Township ranks #1 with a score of 89.8/100 across 42 blocks, containing ≈8,793 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Streeterville ranks #2 with a score of 93/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈12,131 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Austin ranks #3 with a score of 87.4/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈5,518 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Lake View ranks #4 with a score of 87.1/100 across 40 blocks, containing ≈9,295 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. Rogers Park ranks #5 with a score of 91/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈7,183 renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent.
Each area is identified as a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped when they are within a 1,200 m radius of each other.
Fields scored: renter households paying 30%+ of income in rent. 5,322 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where are residents below the poverty level concentrated in Chicago?
Residents with income below the federal poverty level — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Chicago, the areas with the highest scores are Austin, South Shore, and South Lawndale. Austin leads with a score of 89.4/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈10,156 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Austinin the West Chicago Township districtScore 89
≈10,156 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
South Shorein the Hyde Park Township districtScore 84
≈9,311 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
South Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtScore 87
≈10,053 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Bronzevillein the Hyde Park Township districtalso spans Grand BoulevardScore 85
≈8,743 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
Humboldt Parkin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West Humboldt ParkScore 86
≈9,543 residents (income in the past 12 months below poverty level)
How this query was built
The ACS poverty table crosses poverty status with household and family type, so the below-poverty count is a published cell. The federal poverty threshold varies by household size and composition, which is what makes this a better hardship measure than a flat income cut-off.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Income in the past 12 months below poverty level
higher
100%
The "income in the past 12 months below poverty level" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 poverty table.
What this can’t tell you
It is a five-year sample estimate at block-group scale with a wide margin of error in small areas. The federal threshold is national and is not adjusted for local housing costs, so it understates hardship in expensive cities.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on income in the past 12 months below poverty level (higher ranks indicate higher scores, with a weight of 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas listed below.
Austin ranks #1 with a score of 89.4/100 across 41 blocks, encompassing ≈10,156 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. South Shore ranks #2 with a score of 83.7/100 across 43 blocks, encompassing ≈9,311 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. South Lawndale ranks #3 with a score of 87.3/100 across 41 blocks, encompassing ≈10,053 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Bronzeville ranks #4 with a score of 84.7/100 across 41 blocks, encompassing ≈8,743 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level. Humboldt Park ranks #5 with a score of 85.8/100 across 40 blocks, encompassing ≈9,543 residents with income in the past 12 months below poverty level.
Fields scored: Income in the past 12 months below poverty level (2022). 5,322 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Housing units with seven or more rooms — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Lake View Township (north-east), Irving Park, and Lincoln Park. Lake View Township (north-east) leads with a score of 91.7/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈4,687 homes with 7 or more rooms. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Lake View Township (north-east)in the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View Township, Lake ViewScore 92
≈4,687 homes with 7 or more rooms
Irving Parkin the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Albany ParkScore 83
≈3,824 homes with 7 or more rooms
Lincoln Parkin the North Chicago Township districtScore 89
≈4,821 homes with 7 or more rooms
Bucktownin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans Logan SquareScore 84
≈3,902 homes with 7 or more rooms
Lake View Township (north)in the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View Township, Lincoln SquareScore 86
≈4,040 homes with 7 or more rooms
How this query was built
The seven-, eight- and nine-or-more-room cells of the ACS rooms table, summed. Rooms are how the US census measures home size; there is no floor area figure anywhere in the extract.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
homes with 7 or more rooms
higher
100%
The 7-room, 8-room and 9-or-more-room cells of the ACS 2018-2022 rooms-per-unit table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
A room count is not floor area and not space per person — the census publishes no per-resident figure, so a large home with many occupants is indistinguishable here from a large home with few.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago on homes with 7 or more rooms (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below. Lake View Township (north-east) ranks #1 with a score of 91.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈4,687 homes with 7 or more rooms. Irving Park ranks #2 with a score of 83/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈3,824 homes with 7 or more rooms. Lincoln Park ranks #3 with a score of 88.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈4,821 homes with 7 or more rooms. Bucktown ranks #4 with a score of 83.5/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈3,902 homes with 7 or more rooms. Lake View Township (north) ranks #5 with a score of 85.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈4,040 homes with 7 or more rooms. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: homes with 7 or more rooms. 5,322 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which Chicago areas have many young adults but few bars?
Gap index — 2020 Census residents aged 18-24 ranked against mapped nightlife venues
In Chicago, the top-ranking areas are Chicago Lawn, South Lawndale, and West Lawn. Chicago Lawn leads with a score of 95.5/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈5,419 residents aged 18-24. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Chicago Lawnin the Lake Township districtalso spans Gage ParkScore 96
≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈5,419 residents aged 18-24
South Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans North LawndaleScore 90
Belmont Cragin (north-west)in the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Belmont Cragin, MontclareScore 83
≈2 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈3,334 residents aged 18-24
Belmont Cragin (north)in the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Belmont CraginScore 91
≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈4,048 residents aged 18-24
How this query was built
The 18-24 count ranked high against mapped bar and nightlife venues ranked low. It points at a young resident base with thin evening provision.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bar and nightlife competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped bar and nightlife venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
residents aged 18-24
higher
55%
The 18-19, 20, 21 and 22-24 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Residents are not customers — nightlife draws people from across a city, so a residential area with few bars may simply be where people sleep rather than where they go out. Licensing and zoning are not in the data.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks each block in Chicago based on bar and nightlife competition (lower ranks higher, weighted 0.45) and the number of residents aged 18-24 (higher ranks higher, weighted 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Chicago Lawn ranks #1 with a score of 95.5/100 across 41 blocks, featuring ≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈5,419 residents aged 18-24. South Lawndale ranks #2 with a score of 89.9/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈2 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈4,803 residents aged 18-24. West Lawn ranks #3 with a score of 88.1/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈1 bars & nightlife venue nearby and ≈3,417 residents aged 18-24. Belmont Cragin (north-west) ranks #4 with a score of 82.6/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈2 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈3,334 residents aged 18-24. Belmont Cragin (north) ranks #5 with a score of 90.9/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈0 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈4,048 residents aged 18-24.
Fields scored: bar and nightlife competition and residents aged 18-24. 5,318 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do older residents and pharmacies coincide in Chicago?
Overlap index — 2020 Census residents aged 65+ ranked with mapped pharmacy presence
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Near North Side (North Chicago Township), Albany Park (Jefferson Township) and South Shore (Hyde Park Township). Near North Side (North Chicago Township) leads with a score of 67.3/100 across 41 blocks, where the data shows ≈11,413 residents aged 65 and over and ≈36 pharmacies nearby. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans LoopScore 67
≈11,413 residents aged 65 and over
≈36 pharmacies nearby
Albany Parkin the Jefferson Township districtScore 59
≈4,758 residents aged 65 and over
≈11 pharmacies nearby
South Shorein the Hyde Park Township districtalso spans South ChicagoScore 57
≈5,346 residents aged 65 and over
≈7 pharmacies nearby
Park Westin the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View TownshipScore 58
≈6,679 residents aged 65 and over
≈26 pharmacies nearby
Portage Parkin the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Belmont CraginScore 59
≈4,353 residents aged 65 and over
≈9 pharmacies nearby
How this query was built
The 65-and-over count ranked alongside mapped pharmacies, both high. It shows where an older population already has pharmacy provision nearby — useful for services that want to co-locate rather than fill a gap.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
pharmacy
higher
35%
Count of mapped pharmacies in the hex.
residents aged 65 and over
higher
65%
Every 65-and-over male and female cell of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It says nothing about health status, prescription volume or whether those pharmacies are accessible to the people counted. Invert the pharmacy term to look for thin provision instead.
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· Invert the pharmacy weight to search for thin provision instead of co-location.
· Swap the 65-plus count for the group-quarters count to find care facilities.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on the presence of pharmacies (higher ranks higher, weight 0.35) and residents aged 65 and over (higher ranks higher, weight 0.65). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Near North Side (North Chicago Township) ranks #1 with a score of 67.3/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈11,413 residents aged 65 and over and ≈36 pharmacies nearby. Albany Park (Jefferson Township) ranks #2 with a score of 58.9/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈4,758 residents aged 65 and over and ≈11 pharmacies nearby. South Shore (Hyde Park Township) ranks #3 with a score of 56.9/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈5,346 residents aged 65 and over and ≈7 pharmacies nearby. Park West (Lake View Township) ranks #4 with a score of 57.8/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈6,679 residents aged 65 and over and ≈26 pharmacies nearby. Portage Park (Jefferson Township) ranks #5 with a score of 59.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈4,353 residents aged 65 and over and ≈9 pharmacies nearby.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: pharmacy and residents aged 65 and over. 5,323 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Residents aged 18-24 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Chicago, the areas with the highest scores are Lake View (Lake View Township), Chicago Lawn (Lake Township), and South Lawndale (West Chicago Township). Lake View (Lake View Township) has the top score of 96.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈9,261 residents aged 18-24. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtScore 97
≈9,261 residents aged 18-24
Chicago Lawnin the Lake Township districtalso spans Gage ParkScore 92
≈5,419 residents aged 18-24
South Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtScore 86
≈5,013 residents aged 18-24
Hyde Parkin the Hyde Park Township districtalso spans KenwoodScore 82
≈7,803 residents aged 18-24
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans LoopScore 87
≈7,745 residents aged 18-24
How this query was built
Four short-span cells per sex from the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed. This is the university and early-career band, stated as the band the census actually counted.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 18-24
higher
100%
The 18-19, 20, 21 and 22-24 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It does not identify students — the census extract carries no school enrolment table, and a hex with a large dormitory shows up here through the group-quarters population without being labelled as such.
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· Add education venues to see which of these areas already have campuses and schools nearby.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Chicago based on residents aged 18-24, with higher ranks indicating more residents (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #1 with a score of 96.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈9,261 residents aged 18-24. Chicago Lawn (Lake Township) ranks #2 with a score of 91.8/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈5,419 residents aged 18-24. South Lawndale (West Chicago Township) ranks #3 with a score of 86.2/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈5,013 residents aged 18-24. Hyde Park (Hyde Park Township) ranks #4 with a score of 82.1/100 across 42 blocks, containing ≈7,803 residents aged 18-24. Near North Side (North Chicago Township) ranks #5 with a score of 86.6/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈7,745 residents aged 18-24.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 18-24. 5,318 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Residents aged 25-39 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Chicago, the areas with the highest scores are Lake View (Lake View Township), Streeterville (North Chicago Township), and West Town (West Chicago Township). Lake View (Lake View Township) has the highest score of 97.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈32,853 residents aged 25-39. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtScore 97
≈32,853 residents aged 25-39
Streetervillein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Near North SideScore 95
≈38,595 residents aged 25-39
West Townin the West Chicago Township districtScore 95
≈22,787 residents aged 25-39
West Chicago Townshipalso spans Logan SquareScore 94
The 2020 Census publishes sex crossed with 23 age bands as a 100% count, so this is a sum of six published cells rather than an estimate. The band is stated literally instead of as a generation label: cohort names do not line up with census bands, and the band is what was actually counted.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 25-39
higher
100%
The 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, occupation, tenure or how long these residents have lived here. It is a single snapshot from April 2020 and says nothing about how the area has changed.
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· Swap in the 18-24 band to compare where the two age groups sit.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on residents aged 25-39, with higher ranks indicating higher scores (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #1 with a score of 97.3/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈32,853 residents aged 25-39. Streeterville (North Chicago Township) ranks #2 with a score of 95.2/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈38,595 residents aged 25-39. West Town (West Chicago Township) ranks #3 with a score of 95.1/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈22,787 residents aged 25-39. West Chicago Township ranks #4 with a score of 93.6/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈18,182 residents aged 25-39. Jefferson Township ranks #5 with a score of 82.8/100 across 43 blocks, containing ≈14,737 residents aged 25-39.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 25-39. 5,322 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do residents aged 65 and over live in Chicago?
Residents aged 65+ on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Albany Park, Austin, and West Ridge. Albany Park leads with a score of 82/100 across 44 blocks, where the data shows ≈5,149 residents aged 65 and over. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Albany Parkin the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Irving ParkScore 82
≈5,149 residents aged 65 and over
Austinin the West Chicago Township districtScore 84
≈4,917 residents aged 65 and over
West Ridgein the Rogers Park Township districtScore 82
≈5,204 residents aged 65 and over
Auburn Greshamin the Lake Township districtScore 82
≈4,548 residents aged 65 and over
South Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans North LawndaleScore 79
≈4,660 residents aged 65 and over
How this query was built
Twelve published cells — six age spans per sex from 65-66 up to 85 and over — summed into one count. A 100% enumeration, not an estimate.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 65 and over
higher
100%
Every 65-and-over male and female cell of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table, from 65-66 through 85 and over, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about health, mobility, care needs or income, and it does not separate people living independently from those in nursing facilities: the group-quarters population is part of this count.
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· Add pharmacies to weigh this population against existing health-service presence.
· Add the group-quarters count to see where institutional populations drive the total.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago on residents aged 65 and over (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Albany Park ranks #1 with a score of 82/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈5,149 residents aged 65 and over. Austin ranks #2 with a score of 84.2/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈4,917 residents aged 65 and over. West Ridge ranks #3 with a score of 81.9/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈5,204 residents aged 65 and over. Auburn Gresham ranks #4 with a score of 81.8/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈4,548 residents aged 65 and over. South Lawndale ranks #5 with a score of 78.7/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈4,660 residents aged 65 and over.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 65 and over. 5,323 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Female residents aged 25-39 on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Lake View (north-east) (Lake View Township), Streeterville (North Chicago Township), and West Town (West Chicago Township). Lake View (north-east) (Lake View Township) leads with a score of 97.2/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈16,451 women aged 25-39. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Lake View (north-east)in the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake ViewScore 97
≈16,451 women aged 25-39
Streetervillein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Near North SideScore 95
≈19,688 women aged 25-39
West Townin the West Chicago Township districtScore 95
≈11,285 women aged 25-39
Logan Squarein the West Chicago Township districtScore 94
≈9,010 women aged 25-39
Lake View (north-east 2)in the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View, Lake View TownshipScore 91
≈7,900 women aged 25-39
How this query was built
The 2020 Census crosses sex with age directly, so "women aged 25-39" is a sum of three published cells rather than an inference from two separate distributions. Most national censuses do not publish this crossing at all.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
women aged 25-39
higher
100%
The female 25-29, 30-34 and 35-39 cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age cross-tabulation, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, parenthood, employment or household composition — those live in separate tables that are not crossed with sex and age.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago on women aged 25-39 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Lake View (north-east) (Lake View Township) ranks #1 with a score of 97.2/100 across 39 blocks: ≈16,451 women aged 25-39. It spans Lake View. Streeterville (North Chicago Township) ranks #2 with a score of 95.3/100 across 39 blocks: ≈19,688 women aged 25-39. It spans Near North Side. West Town (West Chicago Township) ranks #3 with a score of 95/100 across 39 blocks: ≈11,285 women aged 25-39. Logan Square (West Chicago Township) ranks #4 with a score of 93.5/100 across 39 blocks: ≈9,010 women aged 25-39. Lake View (north-east 2) (Lake View Township) ranks #5 with a score of 91/100 across 39 blocks: ≈7,900 women aged 25-39. It spans Lake View and Lake View Township.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: women aged 25-39. 5,319 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do families with children and family amenities coincide in Chicago?
Overlap index — ACS 2018-2022 families with children under 18 ranked with parks and fitness venues
In Chicago, the Near North Side (North Chicago Township) ranks highest with a score of 83.8/100 across 39 blocks. This area includes approximately 2,414 residents aged 0–17 and about 170 active life & fitness venues nearby. Lake View Township and Lake View (north-east) (Lake View Township) also rank highly. Each area represents a cluster of top-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans StreetervilleScore 84
Lake View (north-east)in the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View, Lake View TownshipScore 79
≈3,851 residents aged 0–17
≈51 active life & fitness venues nearby
Lake View (north-east 2)in the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View, Lake View TownshipScore 74
≈2,700 residents aged 0–17
≈54 active life & fitness venues nearby
Bucktownin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 73
≈2,436 residents aged 0–17
≈58 active life & fitness venues nearby
How this query was built
Families with own children under 18 ranked alongside mapped active-life venues — parks, playgrounds, pools, gyms — both high, so the index favours areas where family households already have somewhere to go.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
active life
higher
40%
Count of all mapped parks, playgrounds, gyms and other active-life venues in the hex.
Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years
higher
60%
The "married-couple family: with own children under 18" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 family table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about school quality, safety or park condition, none of which is in the data. Venue counts carry no size: one large park counts as one.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Chicago based on active life (weighted 0.4) and the presence of married-couple families with own children under 18 (weighted 0.6). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
The Near North Side (North Chicago Township) ranks #1 with a score of 83.8/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 2,414 residents aged 0–17 and about 170 active life & fitness venues nearby. Lake View Township ranks #2 with a score of 79.5/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 3,144 residents aged 0–17 and about 84 active life & fitness venues nearby. Lake View (north-east) (Lake View Township) ranks #3 with a score of 78.5/100 across 39 blocks, including approximately 3,851 residents aged 0–17 and about 51 active life & fitness venues nearby. Lake View (north-east 2) (Lake View Township) ranks #4 with a score of 73.5/100 across 39 blocks, with approximately 2,700 residents aged 0–17 and about 54 active life & fitness venues nearby. Bucktown (West Chicago Township) ranks #5 with a score of 72.6/100 across 39 blocks, containing approximately 2,436 residents aged 0–17 and about 58 active life & fitness venues nearby.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: active life and Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (2022). 5,322 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Residents under 5 years old on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Chicago Lawn, Lake View Township (north-east), and South Lawndale. Chicago Lawn leads with a score of 88.8/100 across 41 blocks, where the data shows ≈2,820 children under 5. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Lake View Township (north-east)in the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View Township, Lake ViewScore 92
≈3,109 children under 5
South Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtScore 87
≈3,015 children under 5
Lake View Township (north)in the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View Township, West RidgeScore 82
≈3,212 children under 5
Albany Parkin the Jefferson Township districtScore 88
≈2,630 children under 5
How this query was built
The under-5 male and female cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table. A 100% count of the youngest residents, which is the demand base for childcare, pediatric services and family retail.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
children under 5
higher
100%
The male and female under-5 cells of the 2020 Census sex-by-age table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about whether those children are in paid childcare, nothing about their household's income, and nothing about the supply of childcare places nearby.
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This query ranks every block in Chicago on children under 5 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Chicago Lawn ranks #1 with a score of 88.8/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈2,820 children under 5. Lake View Township (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 91.7/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈3,109 children under 5. South Lawndale ranks #3 with a score of 87.2/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈3,015 children under 5. Lake View Township (north) ranks #4 with a score of 82/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈3,212 children under 5. Albany Park ranks #5 with a score of 88.2/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈2,630 children under 5.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: children under 5. 5,321 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do families with children under six live in Chicago?
Children under 6 living in families — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Lake View (Lake View Township), Bucktown (West Chicago Township) and Rogers Park (Rogers Park Township). Lake View (Lake View Township) leads with a score of 92.6/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈3,649 children under 6 in families. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtalso spans LakeviewScore 93
≈3,649 children under 6 in families
Bucktownin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 85
≈3,186 children under 6 in families
Rogers Parkin the Rogers Park Township districtalso spans Lake View TownshipScore 80
≈3,198 children under 6 in families
Irving Parkin the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Albany ParkScore 89
≈3,216 children under 6 in families
West Ridgein the Jefferson Township districtalso spans West Rogers ParkScore 82
≈3,232 children under 6 in families
How this query was built
The ACS children-in-households table crosses family type with the child's age band, so the under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells can be summed across married-couple and single-householder families into one pre-school count.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
children under 6 in families
higher
100%
The under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells across married-couple, male-householder and female-householder families in the ACS 2018-2022 children-in-households table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts children, not families, so an area with fewer larger families can outrank one with more small ones. It says nothing about childcare enrolment or supply.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago on children under 6 in families (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #1 with a score of 92.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈3,649 children under 6 in families. Bucktown (West Chicago Township) ranks #2 with a score of 84.8/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈3,186 children under 6 in families. Rogers Park (Rogers Park Township) ranks #3 with a score of 80.4/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈3,198 children under 6 in families. Irving Park (Jefferson Township) ranks #4 with a score of 89.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈3,216 children under 6 in families. West Ridge (Jefferson Township) ranks #5 with a score of 81.9/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈3,232 children under 6 in families.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: children under 6 in families. 5,322 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do grandchildren under 18 live with their grandparents in Chicago?
Grandchildren under 18 in the householder's home — US Census 2020
In Chicago, areas with the highest scores for households with grandchildren under 18 years include Chicago Lawn (Lake Township), Austin (north-west) (West Chicago Township), and South Lawndale (West Chicago Township). Chicago Lawn (Lake Township) leads with a score of 96.4/100 across 41 blocks, containing approximately 1,856 residents aged 0–17.
Chicago Lawnin the Lake Township districtalso spans Gage ParkScore 96
≈1,856 residents aged 0–17
Austin (north-west)in the West Chicago Township districtalso spans AustinScore 93
≈1,563 residents aged 0–17
South Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans LawndaleScore 91
≈1,485 residents aged 0–17
Austin (north-west 2)in the West Chicago Township districtalso spans AustinScore 88
A published cell of the 2020 Census relationship table: people under 18 living in a household headed by their grandparent. It is the clearest multigenerational-household signal the US extract carries.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
In households: Grandchild: Under 18 years
higher
100%
The "grandchild, under 18 years" cell of the 2020 Census relationship table — a 100% count.
What this can’t tell you
It does not say whether a parent is also present, nor anything about guardianship, income or the reason for the arrangement.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on the presence of grandchildren under 18 years in households, with higher ranks indicating more such households (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Chicago Lawn (Lake Township) ranks #1 with a score of 96.4/100 across 41 blocks, where approximately 1,856 residents are aged 0–17. Austin (north-west) (West Chicago Township) ranks #2 with a score of 92.9/100 across 41 blocks, with approximately 1,563 residents aged 0–17. South Lawndale (West Chicago Township) ranks #3 with a score of 90.7/100 across 41 blocks, with approximately 1,485 residents aged 0–17. Austin (north-west 2) (West Chicago Township) ranks #4 with a score of 88.1/100 across 41 blocks, with approximately 1,340 residents aged 0–17. West Lawn (Lake Township) ranks #5 with a score of 86.4/100 across 41 blocks, with approximately 1,132 residents aged 0–17.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: In households: Grandchild: Under 18 years (2020). 5,318 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do married couples with children under 18 live in Chicago?
Married-couple families with own children under 18 — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Chicago, the areas with the highest scores are Lake View (Lake View Township), Irving Park (Jefferson Township), and Bucktown (West Chicago Township). Lake View (Lake View Township) has the top score of 94.3/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈3,870 residents aged 0–17. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View TownshipScore 94
≈3,870 residents aged 0–17
Irving Parkin the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Albany ParkScore 92
≈3,431 residents aged 0–17
Bucktownin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 85
≈2,754 residents aged 0–17
Chicago Lawnin the Lake Township districtalso spans West LawnScore 86
The ACS family table crosses family type with the presence and age of own children, so "married couple with own children under 18" is a published cell rather than two counts laid over each other.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years
higher
100%
The "married-couple family: with own children of the householder under 18 years" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 family table.
What this can’t tell you
"Own children" means the householder's own children, so it excludes stepchildren and other children in the home. It says nothing about income, schooling or how many children each family has.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Chicago based on married-couple families with their own children under 18 years, with a weight of 0.9. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #1 with a score of 94.3/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈3,870 residents aged 0–17. Irving Park (Jefferson Township) ranks #2 with a score of 91.8/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈3,431 residents aged 0–17. Bucktown (West Chicago Township) ranks #3 with a score of 84.6/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈2,754 residents aged 0–17. Chicago Lawn (Lake Township) ranks #4 with a score of 85.9/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈2,686 residents aged 0–17. Lake View Township ranks #5 with a score of 88/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈3,155 residents aged 0–17.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Married-couple family: With own children of the householder under 18 years (2022). 5,322 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where are never-married residents concentrated in Chicago?
Residents 15 and over who have never married — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
For Chicago, Near North Side (North Chicago Township), Lake View (Lake View Township), and South Lawndale (West Chicago Township) are the areas with the highest scores. Near North Side (North Chicago Township) has the top score of 94.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈41,391 never-married residents. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans LoopScore 94
≈41,391 never-married residents
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtScore 94
≈36,679 never-married residents
South Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans North LawndaleScore 83
West Townin the West Chicago Township districtScore 90
≈20,645 never-married residents
How this query was built
The ACS marital-status table crosses sex with marital status, so the male and female never-married cells sum to a single published count. Its universe is residents aged 15 and over.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
never-married residents
higher
100%
The male and female "never married" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 marital-status table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It is a five-year sample estimate at block-group scale, so small areas carry a wide margin of error. Never-married is not the same as single or living alone — cohabiting partners are counted here too.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on never-married residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Near North Side (North Chicago Township) ranks #1 with a score of 94.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈41,391 never-married residents. Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #2 with a score of 94/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈36,679 never-married residents. South Lawndale (West Chicago Township) ranks #3 with a score of 83.1/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈18,568 never-married residents. Lake View Township ranks #4 with a score of 89.1/100 across 40 blocks, showing ≈23,100 never-married residents. West Town (West Chicago Township) ranks #5 with a score of 89.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈20,645 never-married residents.
Fields scored: never-married residents. 5,322 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Lake View Township, Near North Side, and Lake View. Lake View Township leads with a score of 93.3/100 across 41 blocks, where the data shows ≈15,984 residents (nonfamily households: 1-person household). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The ACS household-size table crosses family status with size, and a one-person household is non-family by definition, so this is a single published cell.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Nonfamily households: 1-person household
higher
100%
The "non-family households: 1-person household" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 household-size table.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about the age or income of the occupant, and nothing about whether the arrangement is by choice. It is a sample estimate, so small areas carry a wide margin of error.
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· Compare against householders living alone, a 100% count of the same idea from the 2020 Census.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago on Nonfamily households: 1-person household (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Lake View Township ranks #1 with a score of 93.3/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈15,984 residents (nonfamily households: 1-person household). Near North Side ranks #2 with a score of 96/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈27,743 residents (nonfamily households: 1-person household). Lake View ranks #3 with a score of 94/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈20,185 residents (nonfamily households: 1-person household). Bronzeville ranks #4 with a score of 86.5/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈7,780 residents (nonfamily households: 1-person household). Logan Square ranks #5 with a score of 87.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈6,675 residents (nonfamily households: 1-person household).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Nonfamily households: 1-person household (2022). 5,322 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where are people living alone concentrated in Chicago?
Householders living alone on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Chicago, Streeterville (North Chicago Township) is the top-ranked area for householders living alone, with a score of 97.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈30,720 householders living alone. Other high-ranking areas include Lake View (Lake View Township) and Lake View Township. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Streetervillein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Near North SideScore 97
≈30,720 householders living alone
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtScore 96
Near West Sidein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 82
≈10,729 householders living alone
Noble Squarein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 90
≈7,527 householders living alone
How this query was built
The 2020 Census relationship table crosses householder status with sex and with living alone, so this is a published cell rather than something inferred by overlaying household size onto a population count.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
householders living alone
higher
100%
The male and female "householder living alone" cells of the 2020 Census relationship table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about age, income or whether living alone is by choice. It counts householders, so it excludes anyone living alone in group quarters.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on householders living alone (higher ranks indicate more householders living alone, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Streeterville (North Chicago Township) ranks #1 with a score of 97.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈30,720 householders living alone. Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #2 with a score of 95.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈21,426 householders living alone. Lake View Township ranks #3 with a score of 93.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈14,124 householders living alone. Near West Side (West Chicago Township) ranks #4 with a score of 81.7/100 across 44 blocks, showing ≈10,729 householders living alone. Noble Square (West Chicago Township) ranks #5 with a score of 90/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈7,527 householders living alone.
Fields scored: householders living alone. 5,319 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Same-sex spouses and unmarried partners on 1 April 2020 — US Census 2020
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Lake View Township, Lake View, and Streeterville. Lake View Township leads with a score of 98.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1,667 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtScore 96
≈1,191 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
Streetervillein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Near North SideScore 93
≈741 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
Rogers Parkin the Rogers Park Township districtalso spans West RidgeScore 93
≈870 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
Albany Parkin the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Irving ParkScore 91
≈384 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
How this query was built
The 2020 Census was the first to publish same-sex spouses and same-sex unmarried partners as their own cells rather than folding them into an unmarried-partner total. Both are summed here, so the count covers married and cohabiting couples alike.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
same-sex spouses and unmarried partners
higher
100%
The same-sex spouse and same-sex unmarried-partner cells of the 2020 Census relationship table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts partners in couple households only, so it is not a measure of the wider LGBTQ+ population, which the census does not enumerate. It says nothing about income, age or how long anyone has lived here.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on same-sex spouses and unmarried partners, with higher ranks indicating higher concentrations (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Lake View Township ranks #1 with a score of 98.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1,667 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Lake View ranks #2 with a score of 95.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈1,191 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Streeterville ranks #3 with a score of 93.4/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈741 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Rogers Park ranks #4 with a score of 93.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈870 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. Albany Park ranks #5 with a score of 90.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈384 same-sex spouses and unmarried partners.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: same-sex spouses and unmarried partners. 5,311 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Families with one householder, no spouse present, and own children under 18 — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Chicago, the areas with the highest rankings are Humboldt Park, Austin, and Albany Park. Humboldt Park leads with a score of 86.4/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈2,324 single-parent families. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Humboldt Parkin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans Jefferson TownshipScore 86
≈2,324 single-parent families
Austinin the West Chicago Township districtScore 87
≈2,495 single-parent families
Albany Parkin the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Irving ParkScore 83
≈1,956 single-parent families
Auburn Greshamin the Lake Township districtScore 82
≈1,978 single-parent families
Bronzevillein the Hyde Park Township districtalso spans KenwoodScore 85
≈1,911 single-parent families
How this query was built
Male-householder and female-householder families with no spouse present and own children under 18 are published as separate cells; both are summed here so the count covers single fathers and single mothers alike.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
single-parent families
higher
100%
The male- and female-householder "no spouse present, with own children under 18" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 family table, summed.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, working hours or support networks, and it does not capture a single parent living in someone else's household — the table counts families by their householder.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on single-parent families (higher ranks indicate more, with a weight of 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Humboldt Park ranks #1 with a score of 86.4/100 across 43 blocks, containing ≈2,324 single-parent families. Austin ranks #2 with a score of 87.2/100 across 42 blocks, containing ≈2,495 single-parent families. Albany Park ranks #3 with a score of 83.4/100 across 43 blocks, containing ≈1,956 single-parent families. Auburn Gresham ranks #4 with a score of 82.4/100 across 43 blocks, containing ≈1,978 single-parent families. Bronzeville ranks #5 with a score of 85/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈1,911 single-parent families.
Fields scored: single-parent families. 5,321 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which parts of Chicago have the largest households?
Households of seven or more people — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Chicago Lawn, West Ridge, and Austin. Chicago Lawn leads with a score of 89.5/100 across 41 blocks, where the data shows ≈630 households of 7 or more people. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Chicago Lawnin the Lake Township districtalso spans Gage ParkScore 90
≈630 households of 7 or more people
West Ridgein the Jefferson Township districtScore 84
≈775 households of 7 or more people
Austinin the West Chicago Township districtScore 81
≈447 households of 7 or more people
Belmont Centralin the Jefferson Township districtalso spans DunningScore 90
Seven-or-more is the top band of the ACS household-size table. Family and non-family households are published separately at that size and are summed here, so the count covers both.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
households of 7 or more people
higher
100%
The family and non-family "7-or-more person household" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 household-size table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It does not distinguish a large family from a shared house, and it says nothing about crowding — the number of rooms is a separate table that is not crossed with household size.
Try changing it
· Add homes with seven or more rooms to compare household size against home size, as an overlap.
· Compare against families with own children under 18.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago on households of 7 or more people (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Chicago Lawn ranks #1 with a score of 89.5/100 across 41 blocks: ≈630 households of 7 or more people. West Ridge ranks #2 with a score of 83.8/100 across 43 blocks: ≈775 households of 7 or more people. Austin ranks #3 with a score of 81/100 across 44 blocks: ≈447 households of 7 or more people. Belmont Central ranks #4 with a score of 90.4/100 across 39 blocks: ≈512 households of 7 or more people. West Lawn ranks #5 with a score of 84.8/100 across 41 blocks: ≈462 households of 7 or more people.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: households of 7 or more people. 5,318 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which Chicago areas have many young children but few childcare and school venues?
Gap index — ACS 2018-2022 children under 6 ranked against mapped education venues
In Chicago, the top-ranking areas are Chicago Lawn, Brighton Park, and West Ridge. Chicago Lawn leads with a score of 78.7/100 across 41 blocks, showing approximately 20 education venues nearby and 2,553 children under 6 in families. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Chicago Lawnin the Lake Township districtalso spans Gage ParkScore 79
≈20 education venues nearby
≈2,553 children under 6 in families
Brighton Parkin the South Chicago Township districtScore 75
≈30 education venues nearby
≈2,312 children under 6 in families
West Ridgein the Rogers Park Township districtScore 79
≈17 education venues nearby
≈2,461 children under 6 in families
Lincoln Parkin the Lake View Township districtalso spans Roscoe VillageScore 73
≈69 education venues nearby
≈3,629 children under 6 in families
South Shorein the Hyde Park Township districtalso spans South ChicagoScore 75
≈16 education venues nearby
≈2,434 children under 6 in families
How this query was built
Children under six ranked high against mapped education and childcare venues ranked low. It is the demand-versus-provision view for early-years services.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
education competition
lower
45%
Count of all mapped education and childcare venues, scored inverted so thinner presence ranks higher.
children under 6 in families
higher
55%
The under-3, 3-4 and 5-year-old cells across all family types in the ACS 2018-2022 children-in-households table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
Mapped venue counts carry no capacity, no waiting lists and no licensing, so a single large nursery counts the same as a small one. Thin mapped presence is not proof that provision is missing.
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· Swap in single-parent families to focus on households likelier to need full-day care.
· Raise the venue weight to prioritise areas with the thinnest existing provision.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on education competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45) and children under 6 in families (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Chicago Lawn ranks #1 with a score of 78.7/100 across 41 blocks, featuring approximately 20 education venues nearby and 2,553 children under 6 in families. Brighton Park ranks #2 with a score of 75.3/100 across 41 blocks, with approximately 30 education venues nearby and 2,312 children under 6 in families. West Ridge ranks #3 with a score of 78.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing approximately 17 education venues nearby and 2,461 children under 6 in families. Lincoln Park ranks #4 with a score of 72.8/100 across 42 blocks, with approximately 69 education venues nearby and 3,629 children under 6 in families. South Shore ranks #5 with a score of 74.7/100 across 40 blocks, with approximately 16 education venues nearby and 2,434 children under 6 in families.
Fields scored: education competition and children under 6 in families. 5,322 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do rental housing and transit access coincide in Chicago?
Overlap index — 2020 Census renter-occupied units ranked with transit stop density
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Loop, Lake View, and West Town. Loop leads with a score of 68.2/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈22,560 residents (renter occupied) and ≈76 transit stops. Lake View follows with 63.3/100 across 39 blocks, and West Town with 58.7/100 across 42 blocks.
Loopin the South Chicago Township districtalso spans West LoopScore 68
≈22,560 residents (renter occupied)
≈76 transit stops
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lincoln ParkScore 63
≈27,696 residents (renter occupied)
≈13 transit stops
West Townin the West Chicago Township districtScore 59
≈14,655 residents (renter occupied)
≈11 transit stops
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Lincoln ParkScore 57
Renter-occupied units ranked alongside transit stop density, both high. Renters are more transit-dependent than owners on average, so this is the combination a rental platform or build-to-rent operator cares about.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
Renter occupied
higher
60%
The "renter occupied" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — a 100% count of occupied units.
What this can’t tell you
It cannot say the renters use the transit — the US extract carries no commute-mode table. Stop count is not frequency, and tenure counts units rather than households.
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· Add pedestrian street length to weigh walkability alongside transit.
· Swap renter-occupied units for large apartment buildings to focus on dense stock.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4) and renter occupied residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Loop ranks #1 with a score of 68.2/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈22,560 residents (renter occupied) and ≈76 transit stops. Lake View ranks #2 with a score of 63.3/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈27,696 residents (renter occupied) and ≈13 transit stops. West Town ranks #3 with a score of 58.7/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈14,655 residents (renter occupied) and ≈11 transit stops. Near North Side ranks #4 with a score of 56.5/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈26,733 residents (renter occupied) and ≈11 transit stops. Lake View Township ranks #5 with a score of 59.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈15,618 residents (renter occupied) and ≈15 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: transit stop count and Renter occupied (2020). 5,317 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Housing units owned free and clear, with no mortgage — US Census 2020
In Chicago, the Near North Side, Garfield Ridge, and Bridgeport are areas with high concentrations of residents who own their homes free and clear. The Near North Side leads with a score of 83.6/100 across 41 blocks, representing approximately 5,775 residents. Each area consists of high-scoring blocks clustered within a 1,200 m radius.
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans LoopScore 84
≈5,775 residents (owned free and clear)
Garfield Ridgein the Lake Township districtScore 80
≈1,777 residents (owned free and clear)
Bridgeportin the South Chicago Township districtalso spans McKinley ParkScore 80
South Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans North LawndaleScore 76
≈1,860 residents (owned free and clear)
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census tenure table: occupied units whose owner carries no mortgage or loan. It is a 100% count and a distinct signal from ownership generally.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Owned free and clear
higher
100%
The "owned free and clear" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — occupied units with no mortgage.
What this can’t tell you
Mortgage-free does not mean high income or high value — it tracks longer tenure and older owners, and the census carries no owner age, so that reading is not available here.
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· Compare against residents aged 65 and over, as an overlap rather than a claim about owners.
· Add home value brackets to separate high-value outright ownership from the rest.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Chicago based on the proportion of residents who own their homes free and clear, with a higher score indicating a higher proportion (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into distinct areas.
The Near North Side ranks #1 with a score of 83.6/100 across 41 blocks, representing approximately 5,775 residents who own their homes free and clear. Garfield Ridge ranks #2 with a score of 79.6/100 across 41 blocks, representing approximately 1,777 residents. Bridgeport ranks #3 with a score of 79.5/100 across 41 blocks, representing approximately 1,991 residents. Lake View Township ranks #4 with a score of 83.2/100 across 39 blocks, representing approximately 2,759 residents. South Lawndale ranks #5 with a score of 75.6/100 across 42 blocks, representing approximately 1,860 residents.
Fields scored: Owned free and clear (2020). 5,320 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Housing units in structures of 50 or more units — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Chicago, the top areas for 50 or more residents are Near North Side (North Chicago Township), Loop (South Chicago Township), and Lake Meadows (South Chicago Township). Near North Side leads with a score of 93.1/100 across 42 blocks, representing approximately 27,255 residents. Each area consists of high-scoring blocks clustered within a 1,200 m radius.
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Lincoln ParkScore 93
≈27,255 residents (50 or more)
Loopin the South Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 97
≈27,450 residents (50 or more)
Lake Meadowsin the South Chicago Township districtalso spans BridgeportScore 90
≈6,597 residents (50 or more)
Kenwoodin the Hyde Park Township districtalso spans Hyde ParkScore 90
≈8,899 residents (50 or more)
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View TownshipScore 92
≈16,853 residents (50 or more)
How this query was built
The top band of the ACS units-in-structure table: homes in buildings with 50 or more units. It is the closest thing the extract has to a high-rise measure.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
50 or more
higher
100%
The "50 or more units" cell of the ACS 2018-2022 units-in-structure table.
What this can’t tell you
Unit count is not height — a 50-unit walk-up complex and a tower both land here. It says nothing about tenure, rent or building age.
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· Add transit stops to see where dense housing and transit access coincide, as an index.
· Add renter-occupied units to see how much of this stock is rented.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on 50 or more residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Near North Side (North Chicago Township) ranks #1 with a score of 93.1/100 across 42 blocks, representing approximately 27,255 residents. Loop (South Chicago Township) ranks #2 with a score of 97.2/100 across 40 blocks, representing approximately 27,450 residents. Lake Meadows (South Chicago Township) ranks #3 with a score of 89.5/100 across 41 blocks, representing approximately 6,597 residents. Kenwood (Hyde Park Township) ranks #4 with a score of 90.4/100 across 40 blocks, representing approximately 8,899 residents. Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #5 with a score of 91.8/100 across 39 blocks, representing approximately 16,853 residents.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: 50 or more (2022). 5,317 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where is owner-occupied housing concentrated in Chicago?
Owner-occupied housing units, mortgaged and owned outright — US Census 2020
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Lake View, Lake View Township (north-east), and Near North Side. Lake View leads with a score of 95.6/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈12,141 owner-occupied units. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtScore 96
≈12,141 owner-occupied units
Lake View Township (north-east)in the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View TownshipScore 91
≈8,156 owner-occupied units
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans LoopScore 85
≈17,279 owner-occupied units
Bucktownin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 87
≈7,641 owner-occupied units
Lake View Township (north-east 2)in the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake View TownshipScore 86
≈7,894 owner-occupied units
How this query was built
The 2020 Census splits ownership into units held with a mortgage and units owned free and clear. Both are summed here, because owner-occupied means both — taking only the mortgaged cell would miss outright owners entirely.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
owner-occupied units
higher
100%
The "owned with a mortgage or a loan" and "owned free and clear" cells of the 2020 Census tenure table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
It counts units, not owners, and says nothing about home value, equity or how long the owner has been there.
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· Swap in units owned free and clear to isolate mortgage-free ownership.
· Add home value brackets to see where ownership and high-value housing coincide.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on owner-occupied units, with higher ranks indicating more units (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Lake View ranks #1 with a score of 95.6/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈12,141 owner-occupied units. Lake View Township (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 91.1/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈8,156 owner-occupied units. Near North Side ranks #3 with a score of 84.7/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈17,279 owner-occupied units. Bucktown ranks #4 with a score of 86.6/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈7,641 owner-occupied units. Lake View Township (north-east 2) ranks #5 with a score of 85.5/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈7,894 owner-occupied units.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: owner-occupied units. 5,323 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Housing units built in 1939 or earlier — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Lake View Township, Logan Square, and Albany Park. Lake View Township leads with a score of 94.7/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈14,882 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Logan Squarein the Jefferson Township districtScore 95
≈13,447 residents (built 1939 or earlier)
Albany Parkin the Jefferson Township districtScore 93
≈12,399 residents (built 1939 or earlier)
Humboldt Parkin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 91
≈10,881 residents (built 1939 or earlier)
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtScore 90
≈12,520 residents (built 1939 or earlier)
How this query was built
The oldest band of the ACS year-built table. It is the standard US shorthand for pre-war stock and a strong signal for renovation, insulation and heritage-related demand.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Built 1939 or earlier
higher
100%
The 1939-or-earlier cell of the ACS 2018-2022 year-built table.
What this can’t tell you
Build year says nothing about condition, renovation history or whether a building is protected. Year built is reported for the structure, not for individual units.
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· Add home value brackets to find older housing in high-value areas.
· Swap in housing built 2010 or later for the newest stock.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago on Built 1939 or earlier (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Lake View Township ranks #1 with a score of 94.7/100 across 39 blocks: ≈14,882 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Logan Square ranks #2 with a score of 94.5/100 across 39 blocks: ≈13,447 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Albany Park ranks #3 with a score of 93.1/100 across 39 blocks: ≈12,399 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Humboldt Park ranks #4 with a score of 90.5/100 across 39 blocks: ≈10,881 residents (built 1939 or earlier). Lake View ranks #5 with a score of 89.5/100 across 39 blocks: ≈12,520 residents (built 1939 or earlier).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Built 1939 or earlier (2022). 5,321 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where is renter-occupied housing concentrated in Chicago?
Renter-occupied housing units — US Census 2020
In Chicago, the areas with the highest ranks are Lake View (Lake View Township), Streeterville (North Chicago Township), and Rogers Park (Rogers Park Township). Lake View (Lake View Township) has the top rank with a score of 95.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈27,696 residents (renter occupied). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtScore 96
≈27,696 residents (renter occupied)
Streetervillein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Near North SideScore 95
≈35,958 residents (renter occupied)
Rogers Parkin the Rogers Park Township districtalso spans West RidgeScore 88
West Townin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans BucktownScore 90
≈13,103 residents (renter occupied)
How this query was built
A single cell of the 2020 Census tenure table, counted for every occupied housing unit rather than estimated from a sample. Tenure is one of the few housing questions asked of everyone.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Renter occupied
higher
100%
The "renter occupied" cell of the 2020 Census tenure table — a 100% count of occupied housing units.
What this can’t tell you
It counts units, not people, and says nothing about rent levels, lease type or whether a unit is rent-stabilised.
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· Swap in owner-occupied units to see the opposite pattern.
· Add transit stops to see where rental housing and transit access coincide, as an index.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on Renter occupied (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #1 with a score of 95.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈27,696 residents (renter occupied). Streeterville (North Chicago Township) ranks #2 with a score of 94.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈35,958 residents (renter occupied). Rogers Park (Rogers Park Township) ranks #3 with a score of 87.9/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈16,300 residents (renter occupied). Lake View Township ranks #4 with a score of 89.4/100 across 40 blocks, showing ≈18,818 residents (renter occupied). West Town (West Chicago Township) ranks #5 with a score of 90.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈13,103 residents (renter occupied).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Renter occupied (2020). 5,317 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
The highest-ranking areas in Chicago are South Loop, West Town, and Lincoln Park. South Loop leads with a score of 96.1/100 across 41 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €2,356. These areas represent clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
South Loopin the South Chicago Township districtalso spans LoopScore 96
median gross rent: €2,356
West Townin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans Near North SideScore 97
median gross rent: €2,457
Lincoln Parkin the North Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 96
median gross rent: €2,326
Loopin the South Chicago Township districtalso spans Near North SideScore 96
The ACS publishes a gross rent figure per block group, covering rent plus tenant-paid utilities. As with income, the hex value is a population-weighted average of the block-group figures, so this page describes a rent level rather than quoting a neighbourhood median.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median gross rent
higher
100%
The ACS 2018-2022 gross rent figure per block group, population-weighted onto the hex grid.
What this can’t tell you
No hex holds a median. It covers units with cash rent only, so rent-stabilised and no-cash-rent units distort the picture, and it is a five-year sample figure in 2022 dollars rather than an asking rent today.
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· Switch to the rent-burden count to see cost pressure relative to income.
· Add transit stops to compare rent levels against transit access, as an index.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on Median gross rent, where higher rent values result in a higher rank (with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
South Loop ranks #1 with a score of 96.1/100 across 41 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €2,356. West Town ranks #2 with a score of 96.7/100 across 40 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €2,457. Lincoln Park ranks #3 with a score of 95.9/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €2,326. Loop ranks #4 with a score of 96.2/100 across 38 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €2,404. Lake View Township ranks #5 with a score of 93.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing a median gross rent of €2,120.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median gross rent (2022). 4,841 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Housing units built in 2010 or later — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Chicago, the areas with the most housing units built in 2010 or later are Greektown (West Chicago Township), Near North Side (North Chicago Township), and Park West (Lake View Township). Greektown leads with a score of 97.9/100 across 40 blocks, showing ≈7,761 housing units built 2010 or later. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Greektownin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans LoopScore 98
≈7,761 housing units built 2010 or later
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Lincoln ParkScore 92
≈3,625 housing units built 2010 or later
Park Westin the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lake ViewScore 95
≈2,341 housing units built 2010 or later
Logan Squarein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 94
≈2,185 housing units built 2010 or later
West Townin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans Near West SideScore 90
≈1,925 housing units built 2010 or later
How this query was built
The 2020-or-later and 2010-2019 cells of the ACS year-built table, summed into a count of housing completed in the decade or so before the survey period.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
housing units built 2010 or later
higher
100%
The "built 2020 or later" and "built 2010 to 2019" cells of the ACS 2018-2022 year-built table, summed and ranked once.
What this can’t tell you
This is the age of the stock as recorded up to 2022, not construction activity and not a trend: the extract holds one survey period, so nothing here describes how an area has changed or where building is happening now.
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· Swap in pre-1940 housing for the opposite end of the stock.
· Add home value brackets to see where new housing and high values coincide.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Chicago based on housing units built in 2010 or later, with higher ranks indicating more units (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Greektown (West Chicago Township) ranks #1 with a score of 97.9/100 across 40 blocks, containing ≈7,761 housing units built 2010 or later. Near North Side (North Chicago Township) ranks #2 with a score of 91.5/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈3,625 housing units built 2010 or later. Park West (Lake View Township) ranks #3 with a score of 94.7/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈2,341 housing units built 2010 or later. Logan Square (West Chicago Township) ranks #4 with a score of 93.9/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈2,185 housing units built 2010 or later. West Town (West Chicago Township) ranks #5 with a score of 90.1/100 across 40 blocks, containing ≈1,925 housing units built 2010 or later.
Fields scored: housing units built 2010 or later. 5,313 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Housing units with a single room — ACS 2018-2022 estimate
In Chicago, Near North Side, Lake View, and Lake View Township are among the highest-ranking areas. Near North Side leads with a score of 97.1/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈9,323 residents (1 room). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans LoopScore 97
≈9,323 residents (1 room)
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtScore 92
Rogers Parkin the Rogers Park Township districtScore 93
≈2,754 residents (1 room)
Near West Sidein the West Chicago Township districtScore 87
≈2,629 residents (1 room)
How this query was built
The ACS rooms table counts units by number of rooms; the one-room cell is the studio and single-room-occupancy stock. The US census measures home size in rooms rather than floor area.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
1 room
higher
100%
The single-room cell of the ACS 2018-2022 rooms-per-unit table.
What this can’t tell you
A room count is not floor area, and the table says nothing about who lives in these units, what they cost, or whether they are occupied.
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· Compare against one-person households to see where small homes and small households coincide.
· Swap in homes with seven or more rooms for the opposite end of the stock.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on 1 room (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas listed below.
Near North Side ranks #1 with a score of 97.1/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈9,323 residents (1 room). Lake View ranks #2 with a score of 92.2/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈5,145 residents (1 room). Lake View Township ranks #3 with a score of 91.5/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈3,689 residents (1 room). Rogers Park ranks #4 with a score of 92.5/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈2,754 residents (1 room). Near West Side ranks #5 with a score of 87.4/100 across 40 blocks, showing ≈2,629 residents (1 room).
Fields scored: 1 room (2022). 5,312 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do residents who identified as Asian alone live in Chicago?
Residents recorded as Asian alone, not Hispanic or Latino — US Census 2020
In Chicago, the areas with the highest scores are Armour Square, Streeterville, and West Ridge. Armour Square leads with a score of 94.6/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈15,113 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). These areas represent clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Armour Squarein the South Chicago Township districtalso spans BridgeportScore 95
≈15,113 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
Streetervillein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Near North SideScore 96
≈12,861 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
West Ridgein the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Budlong WoodsScore 93
≈10,193 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
North Mayfairin the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Portage ParkScore 82
≈3,224 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
Kenwoodin the Hyde Park Township districtalso spans Hyde ParkScore 86
≈5,937 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone)
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table, used under its own category name. "Alone" means respondents who selected a single race; people selecting two or more races are counted separately.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone
higher
100%
The "not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table.
What this can’t tell you
This is self-identified race, not nativity, citizenship, language or national origin — the US extract has no place-of-birth table — and it is not a proxy for income or cuisine preference. It also collapses very different communities into one category.
Try changing it
· Compare against the Hispanic or Latino count to see how the two categories are distributed.
· Add retail venues to compare commercial density against resident composition, as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks each block in Chicago based on the presence of residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone, with higher ranks indicating a greater presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Armour Square ranks #1 with a score of 94.6/100 across 41 blocks, encompassing ≈15,113 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Streeterville ranks #2 with a score of 95.9/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈12,861 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). West Ridge ranks #3 with a score of 93.4/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈10,193 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). North Mayfair ranks #4 with a score of 82.2/100 across 44 blocks, with ≈3,224 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone). Kenwood ranks #5 with a score of 85.9/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈5,937 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone).
Fields scored: Not Hispanic or Latino: Asian alone (2020). 5,312 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do residents who identified as Black or African American alone live in Chicago?
Residents recorded as Black or African American alone, not Hispanic or Latino — US Census 2020
In Chicago, the top areas are Austin, South Shore, and Bronzeville. Austin leads with a score of 93.7/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈27,073 residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Austinin the West Chicago Township districtScore 94
≈27,073 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
South Shorein the Hyde Park Township districtScore 93
≈28,764 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
Bronzevillein the Hyde Park Township districtalso spans Grand BoulevardScore 93
≈24,988 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
Auburn Greshamin the Lake Township districtScore 93
≈23,927 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
Homan Squarein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans North LawndaleScore 92
≈24,063 residents (not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone)
How this query was built
A published cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table, used under its own category name. "Alone" means respondents who selected a single race.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone
higher
100%
The "not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table.
What this can’t tell you
This is self-identified race and nothing more. It is not a measure of nativity, income, tenure or any social outcome, and pairing it with such a measure would produce an overlap of places, never a statement about people.
Try changing it
· Compare against the Hispanic or Latino count to see how the two categories are distributed.
· View household income brackets separately rather than as a combined score.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on the presence of Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Austin ranks #1 with a score of 93.7/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈27,073 residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone. South Shore ranks #2 with a score of 93.3/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈28,764 residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone. Bronzeville ranks #3 with a score of 93/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈24,988 residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone. Auburn Gresham ranks #4 with a score of 92.6/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈23,927 residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone. Homan Square ranks #5 with a score of 92/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈24,063 residents identified as Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Not Hispanic or Latino: Black or African American alone (2020). 5,320 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where do Hispanic or Latino residents live in Chicago?
Residents who identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 Census
In Chicago, the areas with the highest scores are Gage Park, West Lawn, and South Lawndale. Gage Park leads with a score of 97.2/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈37,905 residents (hispanic or Latino). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Gage Parkin the Lake Township districtalso spans Chicago LawnScore 97
Belmont Craginin the Jefferson Township districtScore 96
≈32,630 residents (hispanic or Latino)
How this query was built
The 2020 Census asks Hispanic or Latino origin separately from race and publishes the two crossed, so this is a direct 100% count of everyone who identified as Hispanic or Latino, of any race.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Hispanic or Latino
higher
100%
The "Hispanic or Latino" cell of the 2020 Census Hispanic-origin-by-race table — a self-identified 100% count, of any race.
What this can’t tell you
Hispanic or Latino origin is a self-identified census category. It is not a measure of nativity, citizenship, language spoken or country of origin — the US extract carries no place-of-birth table at all — and it must not be read as a proxy for any of them, or for income.
Try changing it
· Compare against the race categories to see how origin and race intersect in each area.
· Add eat-and-drink venues to compare the local food scene against resident composition, as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on the presence of Hispanic or Latino residents (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Gage Park ranks #1 with a score of 97.2/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈37,905 residents (hispanic or Latino). West Lawn ranks #2 with a score of 93.5/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈26,584 residents (hispanic or Latino). South Lawndale ranks #3 with a score of 93.1/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈41,667 residents (hispanic or Latino). New City ranks #4 with a score of 85.5/100 across 44 blocks, containing ≈25,205 residents (hispanic or Latino). Belmont Cragin ranks #5 with a score of 95.6/100 across 39 blocks, containing ≈32,630 residents (hispanic or Latino).
Fields scored: Hispanic or Latino (2020). 5,323 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where is it easiest to live without a car in Chicago?
Car-light access index — transit stops, bike-share docks and car-share pickup points
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Loop (South Chicago Township), Near South Side (South Chicago Township) and Near West Side (West Chicago Township). Loop (South Chicago Township) leads with a score of 42.1/100 across 24 blocks, where the data shows ≈67 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points and ≈5 car rental points. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Loopin the South Chicago Township districtScore 42
≈67 transit stops
≈0 bike-share points
≈5 car rental points
Near South Sidein the South Chicago Township districtalso spans South LoopScore 13
≈17 transit stops
≈0 bike-share points
≈2 car rental points
Near West Sidein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 13
≈14 transit stops
≈0 bike-share points
≈5 car rental points
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtScore 10
≈16 transit stops
≈0 bike-share points
≈0 car rental points
Sheffield Neighborsin the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Lincoln ParkScore 10
≈15 transit stops
≈0 bike-share points
≈4 car rental points
How this query was built
Three mobility signals that substitute for car ownership: transit stops, bike-share docks, and car rental or car-share pickup points. All three are network infrastructure, so the index stays inside one universe.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
50%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
bike share count
higher
25%
Bike rental and bike parking points in the hex.
car rental count
higher
25%
Car rental and car-sharing pickup points in the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It counts infrastructure, not service — nothing about frequency, reliability, operating hours or cost. The US extract carries no vehicle-availability or commute-mode table, so this cannot be checked against how people actually travel.
Try changing it
· Add grocery stores to weigh everyday errands against mobility options.
· Raise the transit weight if fixed-route service matters more than shared vehicles.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago on transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5), bike share count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25) and car rental count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Loop (South Chicago Township) ranks #1 with a score of 42.1/100 across 24 blocks: ≈67 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points and ≈5 car rental points. Near South Side (South Chicago Township) ranks #2 with a score of 13.3/100 across 40 blocks: ≈17 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points and ≈2 car rental points. It spans South Loop. Near West Side (West Chicago Township) ranks #3 with a score of 12.8/100 across 40 blocks: ≈14 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points and ≈5 car rental points. It spans West Town. Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #4 with a score of 9.9/100 across 44 blocks: ≈16 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points and ≈0 car rental points. Sheffield Neighbors (North Chicago Township) ranks #5 with a score of 10.1/100 across 39 blocks: ≈15 transit stops, ≈0 bike-share points and ≈4 car rental points. It spans Lincoln Park.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: transit stop count, bike share count and car rental count. 5,395 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Walkability index — pedestrian street length ranked with transit stop density
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Loop (South Chicago Township), West Town (West Chicago Township), and East Garfield Park (West Chicago Township). Loop (South Chicago Township) leads with a score of 74.4/100 across 42 blocks, where the data shows ≈0.14 km of walkable streets and ≈76 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Loopin the South Chicago Township districtalso spans Near North SideScore 74
≈0.14 km of walkable streets
≈76 transit stops
West Townin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans Near West SideScore 55
≈0.12 km of walkable streets
≈10 transit stops
East Garfield Parkin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans West Garfield ParkScore 52
≈0.1 km of walkable streets
≈9 transit stops
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtScore 54
≈0.1 km of walkable streets
≈15 transit stops
Jefferson Parkin the Jefferson Township districtScore 48
≈0.11 km of walkable streets
≈7 transit stops
How this query was built
Two network measures from the same universe: metres of pedestrian-friendly street, and how many transit stops are within reach. Together they describe how far you can get on foot and what you can reach from there.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
pedestrian length m
higher
60%
Metres of pedestrian-friendly street in the hex.
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
It measures network form, not experience — nothing about crossing safety, pavement quality, gradient, lighting or traffic. It is an index over places, not a score anyone has walked.
Try changing it
· Add eat-and-drink venues to weigh what is actually within walking distance.
· Raise the transit weight to lean the index toward public-transport access.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on pedestrian length m (with a weight of 0.6 for higher ranks) and transit stop count (with a weight of 0.4 for higher ranks). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Loop (South Chicago Township) ranks #1 with a score of 74.4/100 across 42 blocks, featuring ≈0.14 km of walkable streets and ≈76 transit stops. West Town (West Chicago Township) ranks #2 with a score of 54.7/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈0.12 km of walkable streets and ≈10 transit stops. East Garfield Park (West Chicago Township) ranks #3 with a score of 52/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈0.1 km of walkable streets and ≈9 transit stops. Lake View (Lake View Township) ranks #4 with a score of 53.7/100 across 39 blocks, showing ≈0.1 km of walkable streets and ≈15 transit stops. Jefferson Park (Jefferson Township) ranks #5 with a score of 47.8/100 across 43 blocks, with ≈0.11 km of walkable streets and ≈7 transit stops.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: pedestrian length m and transit stop count. 5,395 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where are Chicago's nightlife areas with the best transit access?
Overlap index — mapped nightlife venues ranked with transit stop density
In Chicago, the areas with the highest rankings are Loop, Lake View, and Near West Side. Loop leads with a score of 67.6/100 across 43 blocks, featuring ≈146 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈70 transit stops. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Loopin the South Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 68
≈146 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈70 transit stops
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtScore 48
≈106 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈13 transit stops
Near West Sidein the West Chicago Township districtScore 41
≈55 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈8 transit stops
West Townin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans Logan SquareScore 30
≈62 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈12 transit stops
Logan Squarein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans Jefferson TownshipScore 27
≈30 bars & nightlife venues nearby
≈5 transit stops
How this query was built
Bar and nightlife venue density ranked alongside transit stop density, both high. Getting home is part of a night out, so venue clusters with strong transit are a different proposition from isolated ones.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bar and nightlife
higher
60%
Count of all mapped bar and nightlife venues in the hex.
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex.
What this can’t tell you
Stop presence is not late-night service — the data carries no operating hours for either the venues or the transit, so a cluster served only by a daytime route ranks the same as one on a night line.
Try changing it
· Add pedestrian street length to favour walkable venue clusters.
· Swap nightlife for eat-and-drink venues to widen it to the whole evening economy.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on bar and nightlife options (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6) and transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Loop ranks #1 with a score of 67.6/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈146 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈70 transit stops. Lake View ranks #2 with a score of 47.9/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈106 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈13 transit stops. Near West Side ranks #3 with a score of 41.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈55 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈8 transit stops. West Town ranks #4 with a score of 29.7/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈62 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈12 transit stops. Logan Square ranks #5 with a score of 27.3/100 across 45 blocks, showing ≈30 bars & nightlife venues nearby and ≈5 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bar and nightlife and transit stop count. 5,314 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Which populated parts of Chicago have the fewest transit stops?
Coverage gap index — 2020 Census resident counts ranked against transit stop density
In Chicago, the top-ranking areas are Chicago Lawn, South Lawndale, and Avondale. Chicago Lawn leads with a score of 93.8/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈0 transit stops and ≈43,578 residents (total). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Chicago Lawnin the Lake Township districtalso spans Gage ParkScore 94
≈0 transit stops
≈43,578 residents (total)
South Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans North LawndaleScore 91
≈0 transit stops
≈44,879 residents (total)
Avondalein the Jefferson Township districtalso spans Logan SquareScore 91
≈2 transit stops
≈41,656 residents (total)
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans West TownScore 88
Population ranked high against transit stop count ranked low, so areas with many residents and thin stop coverage rise to the top.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
lower
50%
Count of transit stops reachable from the hex, scored inverted so thinner coverage ranks higher.
Total
higher
50%
The 2020 Census resident count — the demand side of the blend.
What this can’t tell you
Stop count is not service: a hex with one frequent subway entrance can rank worse than one with four infrequent bus stops while being far better connected. It says nothing about frequency, span or reliability.
Try changing it
· Add pedestrian street length to weigh walk access to the stops that do exist.
· Swap residents for renter-occupied units to focus on a specific housing profile.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Chicago based on transit stop count (lower ranks higher, weighted 0.5) and Total residents (higher ranks higher, weighted 0.5). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Chicago Lawn (Lake Township) ranks #1 with a score of 93.8/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈0 transit stops and ≈43,578 residents (total). South Lawndale (West Chicago Township) ranks #2 with a score of 91.1/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈0 transit stops and ≈44,879 residents (total). Avondale (Jefferson Township) ranks #3 with a score of 90.7/100 across 40 blocks, with ≈2 transit stops and ≈41,656 residents (total). Near North Side (North Chicago Township) ranks #4 with a score of 88/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈9 transit stops and ≈77,215 residents (total). Austin (Jefferson Township) ranks #5 with a score of 87.8/100 across 41 blocks, with ≈0 transit stops and ≈31,810 residents (total).
Fields scored: transit stop count and Total (2020). 5,404 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Loop, Lake View, and West Town. Loop leads with a score of 98.4/100 across 40 blocks, where the data shows ≈64.9 million m³ of building volume. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Loopin the South Chicago Township districtalso spans Near North SideScore 98
≈64.9 million m³ of building volume
Lake Viewin the Lake View Township districtalso spans Lincoln ParkScore 94
≈16 million m³ of building volume
West Townin the West Chicago Township districtalso spans Near West SideScore 88
≈10.2 million m³ of building volume
Near North Sidein the North Chicago Township districtalso spans Lincoln ParkScore 89
All fourteen mapped building types summed into one figure, so the answer is total built mass rather than any single use. The members are added before ranking, which is why this reads as a measurement and not as an index of separate signals.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
building volume
higher
100%
Every mapped building subtype, summed — the area's total built volume in m3.
What this can’t tell you
Volume is not population, floor area or occupancy: a warehouse and an apartment block of the same size count the same. It also says nothing about height — a wide low building can out-measure a narrow tall one — and heights are partly modelled where Overture lacks a measurement.
Try changing it
· Drop everything but residential to see where people are housed rather than where mass is.
· Swap in commercial and retail only for a view of the working city.
· Add resident counts to compare built mass against how many people it holds.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago on building volume (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Loop ranks #1 with a score of 98.4/100 across 40 blocks: ≈64.9 million m³ of building volume. Lake View ranks #2 with a score of 94.4/100 across 39 blocks: ≈16 million m³ of building volume. West Town ranks #3 with a score of 88.3/100 across 40 blocks: ≈10.2 million m³ of building volume. Near North Side ranks #4 with a score of 88.6/100 across 39 blocks: ≈16.7 million m³ of building volume. Lake View Township ranks #5 with a score of 86.2/100 across 40 blocks: ≈11.5 million m³ of building volume.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: building volume. 5,314 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Where is the group-quarters population concentrated in Chicago?
Residents in dormitories, care facilities and other group quarters — US Census 2020
In Chicago, the highest-ranking areas are Hyde Park, West Ridge, and South Lawndale. Hyde Park leads with a score of 79.3/100 across 41 blocks, where the data shows ≈4,093 residents in group quarters. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Hyde Parkin the Hyde Park Township districtScore 79
≈4,093 residents (in group quarters)
West Ridgein the Rogers Park Township districtScore 78
≈596 residents (in group quarters)
South Lawndalein the West Chicago Township districtScore 66
≈5,022 residents (in group quarters)
Near West Sidein the West Chicago Township districtalso spans BridgeportScore 65
Group quarters — university dormitories, nursing facilities, correctional facilities, military barracks — are counted in the population total but excluded from every household and family table. Mapping them explains why some areas carry a large population with very few households.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
In group quarters
higher
100%
The "in group quarters" cell of the 2020 Census relationship table — residents not living in private households.
What this can’t tell you
This count does not distinguish a dormitory from a care home or a correctional facility; the institutional and non-institutional split is a separate pair of cells and is not broken out here.
Try changing it
· Compare against residents aged 18-24 to find dormitory-driven concentrations.
· Compare against residents aged 65 and over to find care-facility concentrations.
All of these are adjustable on the Chicago map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Chicago based on residents in group quarters (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Hyde Park ranks #1 with a score of 79.3/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈4,093 residents in group quarters. West Ridge ranks #2 with a score of 78.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈596 residents in group quarters. South Lawndale ranks #3 with a score of 66/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈5,022 residents in group quarters. Near West Side ranks #4 with a score of 65/100 across 43 blocks, showing ≈1,842 residents in group quarters. Uptown ranks #5 with a score of 74.7/100 across 36 blocks, showing ≈1,956 residents in group quarters.
Fields scored: In group quarters (2020). 5,312 of 5,661 blocks in Chicago were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-12.
Every query ranks Chicago block by block on the fields it names, combines those ranks into a 0–100 score using the weights shown, then groups the highest-scoring blocks into areas. Sources: US Census 2020 (NHGIS). Because the score is a blend of ranks rather than a ratio, it tells you how areas compare with each other — not how many of anything there are per resident.
Each block is scored as a weighted percentile rank over available signals, renormalised by data coverage, rescaled to 0-100; blocks are H3 resolution 9 hexagons. Areas were formed with the score cluster engine at a 1.2 km radius, keeping the 5 strongest. Change the radius on the map to widen or tighten them.
Areas are only ranked where the thing being measured could actually exist, so a gap search cannot present empty parkland as an opportunity. Shops, homes and offices need a building; transit stops, EV chargers and bike docks only need a street or path. Anywhere the measure is already present counts as a candidate by definition.
Dating the numbers
The decennial census is a single-day count. Block-level age detail exists only for the census year; no official product updates it annually.
Places, buildings and transportation come from a dated Overture release. A place record means the venue is mapped, not that it is licensed, open, or of any particular size.
US Census 2020 (NHGIS) is a single vintage, so nothing here describes growth, decline or any change over time.
Counted as residents aged 25–39 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 18–24 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 65–120 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–17 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–4 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–5 on 1 April 2020, the US Census 2020 (NHGIS) reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
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Each question is labelled with a tier. The tier caps what the answer may claim, whatever the numbers say.
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