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West Chicago
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
West Chicago is a suburban community located about 30 miles west of downtown Chicago, known for its strong railroad history and diverse population. The city features pleasant parks, quiet neighborhoods, and a relaxed pace of life ideal for families and commuters.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
25,614
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.88°, -88.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
66
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,022
Local Cost
$1,940
Local Income
$3,450
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-38.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
982 mm
Internet Speed
425 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DPA
Distance
4 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 78/100.
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