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Chicago Loop
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
The Chicago Loop is the busy heart of the city, combining stunning skyscrapers, world-class cultural institutions, and the scenic waterfront along Lake Michigan. Home to major attractions like Millennium Park, the Art Institute, and the Theatre District, the Loop offers an energetic urban experience by day and lively nightlife by evening.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
29,283
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.88°, -87.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
63
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$4,025
Local Cost
$2,680
Local Income
$4,600
Cashless
98
English
99
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
253 Mbps
Upload
81 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MDW
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 118 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.
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