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Chicago

City in Illinois, United States

Overview

Chicago is a city in United States.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

United States

State

Illinois

Population

2,746,388

Time Zone

America/Chicago

Coordinates

41.85°, -87.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

5,006

Local Cost

2250

Local Income

4100

Cashless

English

Temperature

9.8°C

Summer Avg

21.1°C

Winter Avg

-1.4°C

Record High

34.7°C

Record Low

-24.8°C

Humidity

81%

Precipitation

981 mm

Internet Speed

434 Mbps

Upload

271 Mbps

Latency

4 ms

City Vibrancy

108

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

MDW

Distance

11 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

114 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Albany Park Albany Park is known for affordable housing and several immigrant communities. Local businesses reflect Korean, Middle Eastern, Latino, and Eastern European influences.Altgeld Gardens Altgeld Gardens is a public housing development on Chicago's far south side, known for its isolation and limited local amenities. Residents face environmental concerns due to its proximity to industrial areas.Andersonville Andersonville is known for its Swedish roots and independent small businesses. Specialty shops, bars, and casual restaurants fill the main corridor along Clark Street.

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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025

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