Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Category	Ward 49
Hispanic	22.7% ±2.9 pp12,814 ±1,627
White	43.3% ±2.4 pp24,474 ±1,329
Black	22.5% ±3.1 pp12,709 ±1,743
Asian	6.5% ±1.2 pp3,660 ±685
Other or Multi-racial	5.1% ±1.0 pp2,862 ±588
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Hispanic	22.7%±2.9 pp12,814±1,627	29.7%±0.2 pp805,318±5,785	▼ -7.0%	21/50
White	43.3%±2.4 pp24,474±1,329	32.1%±0.2 pp870,127±5,557	▲ +11.2%	18/50
Black	22.5%±3.1 pp12,709±1,743	27.4%±0.2 pp743,710±6,047	▼ -4.9%	20/50
Asian	6.5%±1.2 pp3,660±685	7.2%±0.2 pp196,435±4,370	▼ -0.8%	23/50
Other or Multi-racial	5.1%±1.0 pp2,862±588	3.5%±0.1 pp95,636±3,778	▲ +1.5%	13/50
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Hispanic	23.7% ±2.4 pp13,496 ±1,364	19.3% ±2.3 pp11,023 ±1,287	22.7% ±2.9 pp12,814 ±1,627	▼ −1.0 pp▼ −682▲ +3.3 pp▲ +1,791▼ −4.3 pp▼ −2,473
Chicago citywide	28.9% ±0.2 pp785,292 ±4,750	28.8% ±0.2 pp780,167 ±5,832	29.7% ±0.2 pp805,318 ±5,785	▲ +0.8 pp▲ +20,026▲ +0.9 pp▲ +25,151▼ −0.2 pp▼ −5,125
White	40.0% ±1.3 pp22,803 ±739	43.5% ±1.9 pp24,803 ±1,056	43.3% ±2.4 pp24,474 ±1,329	▲ +3.3 pp▲ +1,671▼ −0.2 pp▼ −329▲ +3.6 pp▲ +2,000
Chicago citywide	32.2% ±0.2 pp872,513 ±4,319	33.3% ±0.2 pp901,769 ±4,468	32.1% ±0.2 pp870,127 ±5,557	▼ −0.1 pp▼ −2,386▼ −1.2 pp▼ −31,642▲ +1.1 pp▲ +29,256
Black	26.5% ±2.3 pp15,098 ±1,330	28.1% ±2.6 pp15,997 ±1,490	22.5% ±3.1 pp12,709 ±1,743	▼ −4.0 pp▼ −2,389▼ −5.6 pp▼ −3,288▲ +1.6 pp▲ +899
Chicago citywide	31.5% ±0.1 pp853,214 ±3,755	29.2% ±0.2 pp790,893 ±4,690	27.4% ±0.2 pp743,710 ±6,047	▼ −4.0 pp▼ −109,504▼ −1.8 pp▼ −47,183▼ −2.3 pp▼ −62,321
Asian	7.0% ±1.8 pp3,996 ±1,046	4.8% ±0.9 pp2,707 ±496	6.5% ±1.2 pp3,660 ±685	▼ −0.5 pp▼ −336▲ +1.7 pp▲ +953▼ −2.3 pp▼ −1,289
Chicago citywide	5.7% ±0.1 pp154,287 ±2,942	6.5% ±0.1 pp177,195 ±3,532	7.2% ±0.2 pp196,435 ±4,370	▲ +1.6 pp▲ +42,148▲ +0.7 pp▲ +19,240▲ +0.9 pp▲ +22,908
Other or Multi-racial	2.9% ±0.7 pp1,649 ±383	4.3% ±1.0 pp2,449 ±595	5.1% ±1.0 pp2,862 ±588	▲ +2.2 pp▲ +1,213▲ +0.8 pp▲ +413▲ +1.4 pp▲ +800
Chicago citywide	1.7% ±0.1 pp47,302 ±1,990	2.2% ±0.1 pp59,510 ±2,584	3.5% ±0.1 pp95,636 ±3,778	▲ +1.8 pp▲ +48,334▲ +1.3 pp▲ +36,126▲ +0.5 pp▲ +12,208

Age Distribution

Category	Ward 49
Under 5	4.6% ±1.2 pp2,612 ±665
5-17	8.2% ±1.2 pp4,630 ±654
18-24	15.3% ±1.6 pp8,658 ±881
25-44	33.8% ±1.6 pp19,084 ±891
45-64	25.6% ±1.8 pp14,491 ±1,022
65-74	8.3% ±0.9 pp4,699 ±532
75-84	3.2% ±0.6 pp1,821 ±326
85+	0.9% ±0.3 pp523 ±170
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Under 5	4.6%±1.2 pp2,612±665	5.3%±0.1 pp144,044±3,726	▼ -0.7%	38/50
5-17	8.2%±1.2 pp4,630±654	14.1%±0.2 pp381,582±5,292	▼ -5.9%	42/50
18-24	15.3%±1.6 pp8,658±881	9.6%±0.2 pp260,942±4,703	▲ +5.7%	2/50
25-44	33.8%±1.6 pp19,084±891	34.3%±0.2 pp929,946±6,124	▼ -0.5%	20/50
45-64	25.6%±1.8 pp14,491±1,022	22.9%±0.2 pp620,047±5,184	▲ +2.8%	12/50
65-74	8.3%±0.9 pp4,699±532	8.2%±0.1 pp221,932±3,538	▲ +0.1%	24/50
75-84	3.2%±0.6 pp1,821±326	4.0%±0.1 pp107,625±2,624	▼ -0.7%	36/50
85+	0.9%±0.3 pp523±170	1.7%±0.1 pp45,108±1,900	▼ -0.7%	42/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

Category	Ward 49
No High School Diploma	11.3% ±1.8 pp4,570 ±737
High School Diploma or GED	16.1% ±1.9 pp6,534 ±759
Some College or Associate's Degree	21.2% ±2.3 pp8,599 ±933
Bachelor's Degree	30.7% ±2.1 pp12,470 ±855
Graduate Degree	20.8% ±1.8 pp8,437 ±740
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
No High School Diploma	11.3%±1.8 pp4,570±737	12.8%±0.2 pp246,015±4,665	▼ -1.5%	28/50
High School Diploma or GED	16.1%±1.9 pp6,534±759	21.1%±0.3 pp405,248±5,594	▼ -5.0%	37/50
Some College or Associate's Degree	21.2%±2.3 pp8,599±933	21.8%±0.3 pp419,911±5,261	▼ -0.6%	27/50
Bachelor's Degree	30.7%±2.1 pp12,470±855	25.4%±0.3 pp488,467±5,561	▲ +5.3%	14/50
Graduate Degree	20.8%±1.8 pp8,437±740	19.0%±0.3 pp365,017±4,874	▲ +1.8%	18/50
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Population

Category	Ward 49
Total Population	56,519 ±2,674
Total Households	27,045 ±961
Population Density	30,989 ±1,466 people/sq mi
Note: These are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, not 2020 decennial Census counts. The ACS surveys a sample of households over five years, so its population estimate and margin of error can differ from the Census’s April 1, 2020 full count; population change since 2020 and geographic aggregation at split Census geographies can also contribute. Learn more in the methodology.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	Average Ward	Difference
Total Population	56,519	54,206	▲ +2,313
Total Households	27,045	23,200	▲ +3,845
Population Density	30,989 people/sq mi	16,281 people/sq mi	▲ +14,708
Note: These are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, not 2020 decennial Census counts. The ACS surveys a sample of households over five years, so its population estimate and margin of error can differ from the Census’s April 1, 2020 full count; population change since 2020 and geographic aggregation at split Census geographies can also contribute. Learn more in the methodology.
Compared against the average ward rather than the citywide total, since population size is dominated by a handful of large wards. Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19	Difference	Rank
Total Population	57,042 ±2,145	56,979 ±1,838	56,519 ±2,674	▼ −523 ±3,428▼ −460 ±3,245▼ −63 ±2,825	▲ +2,812▲ +2,813▲ +2,313	11/5015/5016/50
Average Ward	54,230	54,166	54,206	▼ −24▲ +40▼ −64
Total Households	24,248 ±533	25,565 ±517	27,045 ±961	▲ +2,797 ±1,099▲ +1,480 ±1,092▲ +1,317 ±742	▲ +3,680▲ +4,245▲ +3,845	9/509/5014/50
Average Ward	20,568	21,320	23,200	▲ +2,631▲ +1,880▲ +751
Population Density (per sq mi)	31,276 ±1,176	31,241 ±1,008	30,989 ±1,466	▼ −287▼ −252▼ −35	▲ +15,360▲ +15,129▲ +14,708	4/504/505/50
Average Ward Density	15,916	16,112	16,281	▲ +366▲ +169▲ +196

Household Size

Category	Ward 49
Average Household Size	1.96±0.10
1-Person Households	46.9% ±2.1 pp12,695 ±559
2-Person Households	30.5% ±2.3 pp8,242 ±629
3-Person Households	11.8% ±2.2 pp3,201 ±591
4+ Person Households	10.8% ±1.8 pp2,907 ±495
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Average Household Size	1.96±0.10	2.29±0.02	▼ −0.33	40/50
1-Person Households	46.9%±2.1 pp12,695±559	39.7%±0.4 pp460,268±4,301	▲ +7.3%	14/50
2-Person Households	30.5%±2.3 pp8,242±629	29.5%±0.4 pp342,235±4,195	▲ +1.0%	18/50
3-Person Households	11.8%±2.2 pp3,201±591	12.9%±0.3 pp149,291±3,231	▼ -1.0%	39/50
4+ Person Households	10.8%±1.8 pp2,907±495	18.0%±0.3 pp208,411±4,023	▼ -7.2%	39/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Marital Status

Category	Ward 49
Never Married	56.3% ±1.8 pp28,295 ±905
Married	30.9% ±1.9 pp15,526 ±931
Separated	2.1% ±0.7 pp1,041 ±377
Divorced	7.6% ±1.1 pp3,834 ±574
Widowed	3.0% ±0.7 pp1,532 ±339
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Never Married	56.3%±1.8 pp28,295±905	49.6%±0.3 pp1,130,286±6,623	▲ +6.7%	12/50
Married	30.9%±1.9 pp15,526±931	35.5%±0.3 pp807,294±6,077	▼ -4.5%	32/50
Separated	2.1%±0.7 pp1,041±377	2.2%±0.1 pp49,430±2,379	▼ -0.1%	26/50
Divorced	7.6%±1.1 pp3,834±574	7.9%±0.2 pp180,700±3,966	▼ -0.3%	28/50
Widowed	3.0%±0.7 pp1,532±339	4.8%±0.1 pp109,357±2,738	▼ -1.8%	42/50
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Language Spoken at Home

Category	Ward 49
Speak English Only	64.5% ±2.2 pp34,617 ±1,207
Spanish	19.0% ±2.6 pp10,172 ±1,422
Other Languages	8.4% ±1.9 pp4,495 ±1,045
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic	2.6% ±1.2 pp1,413 ±657
Other Indo-European	2.4% ±0.7 pp1,273 ±370
French, Haitian, or Cajun	1.9% ±0.9 pp1,024 ±473
Other Asian and Pacific Island	1.3% ±0.6 pp683 ±328
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this ward, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. In historical views, the 1% test uses the most recent release and the same set of rows is shown for every period, so an earlier release may list a group below 1%. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Speak English Only	64.5%±2.2 pp34,617±1,207	64.6%±0.3 pp1,659,069±8,218	▼ -0.1%	28/50
Spanish	19.0%±2.6 pp10,172±1,422	23.7%±0.2 pp607,865±6,166	▼ -4.7%	19/50
Other Languages	8.4%±1.9 pp4,495±1,045	1.0%±0.1 pp25,292±2,452	▲ +7.4%	2/50
Russian, Polish, or Other Slavic	2.6%±1.2 pp1,413±657	2.6%±0.1 pp67,932±3,529	0%	16/30
Other Indo-European	2.4%±0.7 pp1,273±370	2.4%±0.1 pp61,672±3,192	0%	19/27
French, Haitian, or Cajun	1.9%±0.9 pp1,024±473	0.6%±0.1 pp15,490±1,595	▲ +1.3%	2/8
Other Asian and Pacific Island	1.3%±0.6 pp683±328	0.9%±0.1 pp22,472±2,251	▲ +0.4%	16/16
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this ward, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. In historical views, the 1% test uses the most recent release and the same set of rows is shown for every period, so an earlier release may list a group below 1%. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Proficiency

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Category	Ward 49
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+)	83.6% ±1.8 pp83.6%±1.8 pp45,064 ±967
Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents age 5+)	16.4% ±2.0 pp16.4%±2.0 pp8,844 ±1,056
↳ Speaks English Well (of residents who speak English less than very well)	8.2% ±1.4 pp49.8%±6.2 pp4,400 ±758
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well)	6.3% ±1.3 pp38.1%±6.7 pp3,372 ±715
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well)	2.0% ±0.7 pp12.1%±3.7 pp1,072 ±351
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+)	83.6%±1.8 pp83.6%±1.8 pp45,064±967	85.4%±0.5 pp85.4%±0.5 pp2,192,778±11,961	▼ -1.8%▼ -1.8%	31/50
Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents age 5+)	16.4%±2.0 pp16.4%±2.0 pp8,844±1,056	14.6%±0.3 pp14.6%±0.3 pp374,404±6,794	▲ +1.8%▲ +1.8%	20/50
↳ Speaks English Well (of residents who speak English less than very well)	8.2%±1.4 pp49.8%±6.2 pp4,400±758	7.1%±0.2 pp48.9%±0.9 pp183,252±4,686	▲ +1.0%▲ +0.8%	21/5028/50
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well)	6.3%±1.3 pp38.1%±6.7 pp3,372±715	5.2%±0.2 pp35.6%±0.8 pp133,269±3,923	▲ +1.1%▲ +2.5%	20/5014/50
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well)	2.0%±0.7 pp12.1%±3.7 pp1,072±351	2.3%±0.1 pp15.5%±0.7 pp57,883±2,982	▼ -0.3%▼ -3.3%	21/5030/50
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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Household Composition

Category	Ward 49
Married-Couple Households	25.5% ±2.6 pp6,896 ±704
Unmarried-Couple Households	10.0% ±1.7 pp2,702 ±455
One-Person Households	46.9% ±3.3 pp12,695 ±885
Other Household Types	17.6% ±6.0 pp4,752 ±1,629
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Married-Couple Households	25.5%±2.6 pp6,896±704	30.9%±0.3 pp358,432±3,598	▼ -5.4%	30/50
Unmarried-Couple Households	10.0%±1.7 pp2,702±455	8.3%±0.2 pp96,220±2,797	▲ +1.7%	14/50
One-Person Households	46.9%±3.3 pp12,695±885	39.7%±0.5 pp460,268±5,729	▲ +7.3%	14/50
Other Household Types	17.6%±6.0 pp4,752±1,629	21.1%±0.7 pp245,285±8,514	▼ -3.6%	37/50
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Children by Household Type

Category	Ward 49
Children in Married-Couple Households	65.6% ±11.3 pp4,656 ±800
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households	16.2% ±7.6 pp1,147 ±537
Children in Single-Mother Households	15.6% ±5.3 pp1,111 ±375
Children in Single-Father Households	2.6% ±2.0 pp187 ±142
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Children in Married-Couple Households	65.6%±11.3 pp4,656±800	56.0%±0.8 pp293,542±4,257	▲ +9.6%	22/50
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households	16.2%±7.6 pp1,147±537	8.8%±0.6 pp45,960±3,208	▲ +7.4%	3/50
Children in Single-Mother Households	15.6%±5.3 pp1,111±375	30.6%±0.9 pp160,535±4,521	▼ -15.0%	40/50
Children in Single-Father Households	2.6%±2.0 pp187±142	4.6%±0.4 pp24,133±2,006	▼ -2.0%	41/50
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Veteran Status

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Category	Ward 49
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+)	2.3% ±0.7 pp2.3%±0.7 pp1,143 ±322
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans)	30.6% ±19.0 pp0.7%±0.4 pp350 ±218
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans)	6.6% ±7.9 pp0.2%±0.2 pp75 ±90
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans)	40.5% ±12.6 pp0.9%±0.3 pp463 ±144
↳ Korean War (of veterans)	1.7% ±6.7 pp0.0%±0.2 pp19 ±77
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans)	20.6% ±14.7 pp0.5%±0.3 pp236 ±168
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+)	2.3%±0.7 pp2.3%±0.7 pp1,143±322	2.8%±0.1 pp2.8%±0.1 pp60,766±2,397	▼ -0.5%▼ -0.5%	29/50
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans)	30.6%±19.0 pp0.7%±0.4 pp350±218	26.8%±1.8 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,267±1,067	▲ +3.9%0%	21/5024/50
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans)	6.6%±7.9 pp0.2%±0.2 pp75±90	12.9%±1.0 pp0.4%±0.0 pp7,830±579	▼ -6.3%▼ -0.2%	38/5037/50
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans)	40.5%±12.6 pp0.9%±0.3 pp463±144	28.8%±1.4 pp0.8%±0.0 pp17,525±846	▲ +11.7%▲ +0.1%	2/5019/50
↳ Korean War (of veterans)	1.7%±6.7 pp0.0%±0.2 pp19±77	4.9%±0.7 pp0.1%±0.0 pp2,995±441	▼ -3.3%▼ -0.1%	39/5041/50
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans)	20.6%±14.7 pp0.5%±0.3 pp236±168	26.6%±1.5 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,149±916	▼ -5.9%▼ -0.3%	36/5032/50
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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Immigration

Place of Birth and Citizenship

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Category	Ward 49
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents)	73.5% ±2.2 pp73.5%±2.2 pp41,564 ±1,233
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents)	26.5% ±2.4 pp26.5%±2.4 pp14,955 ±1,374
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents)	10.4% ±1.5 pp39.5%±4.1 pp5,903 ±822
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents)	16.0% ±2.1 pp60.5%±5.7 pp9,052 ±1,196
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents)	73.5%±2.2 pp73.5%±2.2 pp41,564±1,233	79.1%±0.3 pp79.1%±0.3 pp2,144,343±7,926	▼ -5.6%▼ -5.6%	34/50
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents)	26.5%±2.4 pp26.5%±2.4 pp14,955±1,374	20.9%±0.3 pp20.9%±0.3 pp566,883±7,968	▲ +5.6%▲ +5.6%	17/50
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents)	10.4%±1.5 pp39.5%±4.1 pp5,903±822	10.0%±0.2 pp47.7%±0.5 pp270,551±4,603	▲ +0.5%▼ -8.3%	21/5035/50
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents)	16.0%±2.1 pp60.5%±5.7 pp9,052±1,196	10.9%±0.2 pp52.3%±0.9 pp296,332±6,504	▲ +5.1%▲ +8.3%	11/5016/50
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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Foreign-Born Residents by Country of Birth

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Category	Ward 49
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents)	6.9%±1.5 pp26.2%±4.9 pp3,891±835
Born in Nigeria (of foreign-born residents)	2.4%±1.1 pp9.2%±4.2 pp1,366±640
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents)	15.7%59.4%8,843
Note: Individual countries are shown when they account for at least 1% of the area’s total population. Views of earlier releases apply the same test to every release, so a country that reaches 1% in any of them is shown in all of them.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	Chicago	Difference	Rank
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents)	6.9% ±1.5 pp26.2%±4.9 pp3,891	8.2% ±0.2 pp39.3%222,978	▼ -1.3%▼ -13.2%	18/5024/50
Born in Nigeria (of foreign-born residents)	2.4% ±1.1 pp9.2%±4.2 pp1,366	0.3% ±0.0 pp1.6%9,223	▲ +2.1%▲ +7.6%	1/504/50
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents)	15.7%59.4%8,843	——
Note: Individual countries are shown when they account for at least 1% of the area’s total population. Views of earlier releases apply the same test to every release, so a country that reaches 1% in any of them is shown in all of them.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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Foreign-Born Residents by Year of U.S. Entry

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Category	Ward 49
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents)	11.2% ±2.1 pp42.4%±6.9 pp6,307 ±1,188
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents)	5.0% ±0.9 pp18.7%±3.0 pp2,786 ±516
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents)	5.1% ±1.2 pp19.2%±4.0 pp2,856 ±652
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents)	5.2% ±0.8 pp19.7%±2.6 pp2,925 ±471
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents)	11.2%±2.1 pp42.4%±6.9 pp6,307±1,188	5.9%±0.2 pp1071.9%±106.3 pp159,447±5,557	▲ +5.3%▼ -1029.5%	4/509/50
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents)	5.0%±0.9 pp18.7%±3.0 pp2,786±516	4.5%±0.1 pp819.6%±80.8 pp121,912±4,035	▲ +0.5%▼ -800.8%	21/5033/50
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents)	5.1%±1.2 pp19.2%±4.0 pp2,856±652	4.6%±0.1 pp832.6%±81.7 pp123,849±3,901	▲ +0.5%▼ -813.4%	23/5031/50
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents)	5.2%±0.8 pp19.7%±2.6 pp2,925±471	6.0%±0.1 pp1086.9%±103.6 pp161,675±3,491	▼ -0.8%▼ -1067.2%	23/5037/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later	3.0% ±1.0 pp1,711 ±593	8.5% ±1.6 pp4,873 ±933	11.2% ±2.1 pp6,307 ±1,188	▲ +8.2 pp▲ +4,596▲ +2.7 pp▲ +1,434▲ +5.5 pp▲ +3,162
Chicago citywide	1.4% ±0.1 pp36,978 ±2,235	3.7% ±0.1 pp99,118 ±3,198	5.9% ±0.2 pp159,447 ±5,568	▲ +4.5 pp▲ +122,469▲ +2.2 pp▲ +60,329▲ +2.3 pp▲ +62,140
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009	11.4% ±1.9 pp6,484 ±1,056	7.2% ±1.1 pp4,142 ±622	5.0% ±0.9 pp2,786 ±516	▼ −6.4 pp▼ −3,698▼ −2.3 pp▼ −1,356▼ −4.1 pp▼ −2,342
Chicago citywide	5.9% ±0.1 pp161,331 ±3,896	4.9% ±0.1 pp131,658 ±3,182	4.5% ±0.1 pp121,912 ±4,044	▼ −1.5 pp▼ −39,419▼ −0.4 pp▼ −9,746▼ −1.1 pp▼ −29,673
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999	7.0% ±1.1 pp3,970 ±645	6.7% ±1.0 pp3,846 ±544	5.1% ±1.2 pp2,856 ±652	▼ −1.9 pp▼ −1,114▼ −1.7 pp▼ −990▼ −0.2 pp▼ −124
Chicago citywide	6.1% ±0.1 pp165,077 ±3,717	5.3% ±0.1 pp142,413 ±3,015	4.6% ±0.1 pp123,849 ±3,911	▼ −1.5 pp▼ −41,228▼ −0.7 pp▼ −18,564▼ −0.8 pp▼ −22,664
Entered the U.S. Before 1990	7.4% ±1.0 pp4,218 ±574	5.0% ±0.7 pp2,849 ±415	5.2% ±0.8 pp2,925 ±471	▼ −2.2 pp▼ −1,293▲ +0.2 pp▲ +76▼ −2.4 pp▼ −1,369
Chicago citywide	7.5% ±0.1 pp204,169 ±3,469	6.9% ±0.1 pp186,050 ±3,114	6.0% ±0.1 pp161,675 ±3,509	▼ −1.6 pp▼ −42,494▼ −0.9 pp▼ −24,375▼ −0.7 pp▼ −18,119

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Household Income & Poverty

Household Income

Category	Ward 49
Average Household Income	$80,952±$5,217
Per Capita Income	$39,600±$2,173
10th Percentile Household Income	$14,305±$1,645
25th Percentile Household Income	$33,543±$3,475
Median Household Income	$60,809±$3,981
75th Percentile Household Income	$104,203±$5,179
90th Percentile Household Income	$160,442±$13,198
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Average Household Income	$80,952±$5,217	$116,016±$1,263	▼ −$35,064	35/50
Per Capita Income	$39,600±$2,173	$50,086±$581	▼ −$10,487	26/50
10th Percentile Household Income	$14,305±$1,645	$12,933±$271	▲ +$1,372	27/50
25th Percentile Household Income	$33,543±$3,475	$34,575±$649	▼ −$1,032	25/50
Median Household Income	$60,809±$3,981	$77,902±$907	▼ −$17,093	35/50
75th Percentile Household Income	$104,203±$5,179	$144,150±$1,210	▼ −$39,946	36/50
90th Percentile Household Income	$160,442±$13,198	Over $200,000	▼ −$39,558+	36/50
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$72,170 ±3,078	$74,439 ±3,244	$80,952 ±5,217	▲ +$8,782▲ +$6,514▲ +$2,269
Chicago citywide	$95,689 ±910	$111,304 ±1,075	$116,016 ±1,263	▲ +$20,327▲ +$4,712▲ +$15,615
Average Household Income (nominal dollars)	$54,465 ±2,323	$60,667 ±2,644	$80,952 ±5,217	▲ +$26,487▲ +$20,285▲ +$6,202
Chicago citywide	$72,215 ±687	$90,713 ±876	$116,016 ±1,263	▲ +$43,801▲ +$25,303▲ +$18,498
Per Capita Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$32,245 ±937	$34,794 ±1,232	$39,600 ±2,173	▲ +$7,355▲ +$4,806▲ +$2,549
Chicago citywide	$37,927 ±351	$45,525 ±412	$50,086 ±581	▲ +$12,160▲ +$4,562▲ +$7,598
Per Capita Income (nominal dollars)	$24,334 ±707	$28,357 ±1,004	$39,600 ±2,173	▲ +$15,265▲ +$11,243▲ +$4,022
Chicago citywide	$28,623 ±265	$37,103 ±336	$50,086 ±581	▲ +$21,464▲ +$12,984▲ +$8,480
10th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$10,546 ±1,340	$10,005 ±1,239	$14,305 ±1,645	▲ +$3,759▲ +$4,300▼ −$541
Chicago citywide	$11,828 ±190	$13,281 ±277	$12,933 ±271	▲ +$1,105▼ −$348▲ +$1,453
10th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars)	$7,959 ±1,011	$8,154 ±1,010	$14,305 ±1,645	▲ +$6,346▲ +$6,151▲ +$195
Chicago citywide	$8,927 ±144	$10,824 ±225	$12,933 ±271	▲ +$4,007▲ +$2,109▲ +$1,898
25th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$23,875 ±1,585	$26,056 ±2,169	$33,543 ±3,475	▲ +$9,668▲ +$7,487▲ +$2,181
Chicago citywide	$28,727 ±321	$31,597 ±462	$34,575 ±649	▲ +$5,848▲ +$2,979▲ +$2,869
25th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars)	$18,018 ±1,196	$21,236 ±1,768	$33,543 ±3,475	▲ +$15,525▲ +$12,307▲ +$3,218
Chicago citywide	$21,680 ±242	$25,751 ±376	$34,575 ±649	▲ +$12,895▲ +$8,824▲ +$4,071
Median Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$50,536 ±2,585	$53,109 ±2,951	$60,809 ±3,981	▲ +$10,273▲ +$7,700▲ +$2,573
Chicago citywide	$63,379 ±591	$71,469 ±723	$77,902 ±907	▲ +$14,523▲ +$6,433▲ +$8,090
Median Household Income (nominal dollars)	$38,139 ±1,951	$43,284 ±2,405	$60,809 ±3,981	▲ +$22,670▲ +$17,525▲ +$5,145
Chicago citywide	$47,831 ±446	$58,247 ±589	$77,902 ±907	▲ +$30,071▲ +$19,655▲ +$10,416
75th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$95,934 ±4,434	$99,057 ±5,376	$104,203 ±5,179	▲ +$8,269▲ +$5,146▲ +$3,123
Chicago citywide	$122,019 ±806	$139,501 ±1,057	$144,150 ±1,210	▲ +$22,131▲ +$4,648▲ +$17,482
75th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars)	$72,400 ±3,346	$80,732 ±4,382	$104,203 ±5,179	▲ +$31,803▲ +$23,471▲ +$8,332
Chicago citywide	$92,086 ±608	$113,694 ±862	$144,150 ±1,210	▲ +$52,064▲ +$30,456▲ +$21,608
90th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$161,187 ±8,138	$152,032 ±7,678	$160,442 ±13,198	▼ −$745▲ +$8,411▼ −$9,155
Chicago citywide	$202,601 ±2,442	$235,390 ±1,636	—	——▲ +$32,790
90th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars)	$121,645 ±6,142	$123,906 ±6,257	$160,442 ±13,198	▲ +$38,797▲ +$36,536▲ +$2,261
Chicago citywide	$152,899 ±1,843	$191,844 ±1,333	—	——▲ +$38,944

Poverty Status

Category	Ward 49
Below Poverty Line	18.3% ±2.5 pp10,353 ±1,418
Below 200% Poverty Line	35.6% ±3.7 pp20,108 ±2,112
Deep Poverty (Below 50%)	8.4% ±1.5 pp4,768 ±854
Note: Poverty status compares a family’s pre-tax cash income with the Census poverty threshold for its family size. For example, in 2024 the threshold for a one-person family was $15,060. See more details on how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Below Poverty Line	18.3%±2.5 pp10,353±1,418	16.8%±0.4 pp456,194±11,330	▲ +1.5%	22/50
Below 200% Poverty Line	35.6%±3.7 pp20,108±2,112	33.4%±0.6 pp905,794±16,660	▲ +2.2%	26/50
Deep Poverty (Below 50%)	8.4%±1.5 pp4,768±854	8.3%±0.3 pp226,117±7,649	▲ +0.1%	21/50
Note: Poverty status compares a family’s pre-tax cash income with the Census poverty threshold for its family size. For example, in 2024 the threshold for a one-person family was $15,060. See more details on how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Material Hardship

Category	Ward 49
Food Insecurity	21.6%9,392
Housing Insecurity	17.7%7,708
Transportation Barriers	10.8%4,687
Threatened Utility Shutoff	10.9%4,727
Note: Food insecurity means not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity means worrying about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers mean that lack of reliable transportation kept someone from medical appointments, meetings, work, or getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat means being threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Food Insecurity	21.6%9,392	24.4%509,385	▼ -2.8%	31/50
Housing Insecurity	17.7%7,708	19.7%411,266	▼ -2.0%	30/50
Transportation Barriers	10.8%4,687	11.6%242,167	▼ -0.8%	28/50
Threatened Utility Shutoff	10.9%4,727	11.9%248,430	▼ -1.0%	27/50
Note: Food insecurity means not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity means worrying about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers mean that lack of reliable transportation kept someone from medical appointments, meetings, work, or getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat means being threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Work & Employment

Employment Status, Ages 25–54

Category	Ward 49
In Labor Force	87.8% ±1.9 pp22,479 ±476
↳ Employed	82.1% ±2.3 pp21,008 ±576
↳ Unemployed	5.6% ±1.5 pp1,430 ±381
↳ Unemployment Rate	6.4% ±1.7 pp—
Not in Labor Force	12.2% ±7.9 pp3,118 ±2,029
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
In Labor Force	87.8%±1.9 pp22,479±476	85.6%±0.3 pp1,069,076±3,571	▲ +2.3%	18/50
↳ Employed	82.1%±2.3 pp21,008±576	79.6%±0.3 pp994,466±4,015	▲ +2.5%	22/50
↳ Unemployed	5.6%±1.5 pp1,430±381	5.9%±0.2 pp73,968±2,565	▼ -0.3%	28/50
↳ Unemployment Rate	6.4%±1.7 pp—	6.9%±0.2 pp86,502±3,074	▼ -0.6%	28/50
Not in Labor Force	12.2%±7.9 pp3,118±2,029	14.4%±1.1 pp180,399±13,145	▼ -2.3%	33/50
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Occupation

Category	Ward 49
Management, Business, Science & Arts	47.3% ±3.3 pp15,527 ±1,089
↳ Management Occupations	10.0% ±1.5 pp3,268 ±489
↳ Business & Financial Operations	5.8% ±1.2 pp1,915 ±406
↳ Computer & Mathematical	5.0% ±1.3 pp1,638 ±424
↳ Architecture & Engineering	1.3% ±0.7 pp419 ±215
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science	2.6% ±0.8 pp856 ±253
↳ Community & Social Service	2.6% ±0.9 pp853 ±282
↳ Legal Occupations	1.7% ±0.8 pp546 ±276
↳ Education, Training & Library	8.9% ±1.5 pp2,923 ±483
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media	4.4% ±1.0 pp1,444 ±328
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners	3.4% ±1.1 pp1,113 ±353
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians	1.7% ±0.7 pp555 ±216
Service	19.2% ±2.4 pp6,290 ±784
↳ Healthcare Support	3.9% ±1.1 pp1,275 ±366
↳ Protective Service	1.0% ±0.5 pp326 ±178
↳ Food Preparation & Serving	6.5% ±1.5 pp2,120 ±479
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance	4.0% ±1.3 pp1,313 ±423
↳ Personal Care & Service	3.8% ±1.0 pp1,256 ±340
Sales & Office	18.1% ±2.2 pp5,936 ±733
↳ Sales & Related	8.7% ±1.6 pp2,856 ±524
↳ Office & Administrative Support	9.4% ±1.5 pp3,080 ±497
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance	3.5% ±1.0 pp1,148 ±335
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0.1% ±0.3 pp25 ±82
↳ Construction & Extraction	2.0% ±0.8 pp649 ±265
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair	1.4% ±0.7 pp474 ±219
Production, Transportation & Material Moving	12.0% ±2.3 pp3,935 ±748
↳ Production Occupations	4.4% ±1.5 pp1,435 ±477
↳ Transportation Occupations	3.9% ±1.2 pp1,296 ±382
↳ Material Moving Occupations	3.7% ±1.3 pp1,205 ±416
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Management, Business, Science & Arts	47.3%±3.3 pp15,527±1,089	49.2%±0.4 pp686,743±5,710	▼ -1.9%	20/50
↳ Management Occupations	10.0%±1.5 pp3,268±489	12.3%±0.3 pp172,182±3,807	▼ -2.4%	28/50
↳ Business & Financial Operations	5.8%±1.2 pp1,915±406	9.1%±0.2 pp127,081±3,358	▼ -3.3%	31/50
↳ Computer & Mathematical	5.0%±1.3 pp1,638±424	4.9%±0.2 pp68,921±2,690	0%	17/50
↳ Architecture & Engineering	1.3%±0.7 pp419±215	1.6%±0.1 pp22,779±1,380	▼ -0.4%	30/50
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science	2.6%±0.8 pp856±253	1.4%±0.1 pp19,126±1,340	▲ +1.2%	3/50
↳ Community & Social Service	2.6%±0.9 pp853±282	1.9%±0.1 pp26,973±1,500	▲ +0.7%	12/50
↳ Legal Occupations	1.7%±0.8 pp546±276	2.3%±0.1 pp31,629±1,814	▼ -0.6%	23/50
↳ Education, Training & Library	8.9%±1.5 pp2,923±483	6.6%±0.2 pp92,316±2,697	▲ +2.3%	4/50
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media	4.4%±1.0 pp1,444±328	3.1%±0.1 pp43,879±1,786	▲ +1.3%	10/50
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners	3.4%±1.1 pp1,113±353	4.6%±0.2 pp63,551±2,652	▼ -1.2%	28/50
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians	1.7%±0.7 pp555±216	1.3%±0.1 pp18,306±1,387	▲ +0.4%	11/50
Service	19.2%±2.4 pp6,290±784	16.9%±0.3 pp235,977±4,217	▲ +2.3%	27/50
↳ Healthcare Support	3.9%±1.1 pp1,275±366	3.4%±0.2 pp46,792±2,107	▲ +0.5%	19/50
↳ Protective Service	1.0%±0.5 pp326±178	2.8%±0.1 pp39,146±1,734	▼ -1.8%	41/50
↳ Food Preparation & Serving	6.5%±1.5 pp2,120±479	5.1%±0.2 pp70,514±2,393	▲ +1.4%	14/50
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance	4.0%±1.3 pp1,313±423	3.0%±0.1 pp41,783±1,967	▲ +1.0%	22/50
↳ Personal Care & Service	3.8%±1.0 pp1,256±340	2.7%±0.1 pp37,742±1,657	▲ +1.1%	6/50
Sales & Office	18.1%±2.2 pp5,936±733	17.4%±0.3 pp243,580±4,754	▲ +0.6%	22/50
↳ Sales & Related	8.7%±1.6 pp2,856±524	8.1%±0.2 pp113,073±3,174	▲ +0.6%	13/50
↳ Office & Administrative Support	9.4%±1.5 pp3,080±497	9.3%±0.3 pp130,507±3,591	0%	26/50
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance	3.5%±1.0 pp1,148±335	4.6%±0.2 pp64,338±2,929	▼ -1.1%	32/50
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0.1%±0.3 pp25±82	0.1%±0.0 pp1,506±406	0%	21/50
↳ Construction & Extraction	2.0%±0.8 pp649±265	2.8%±0.1 pp39,432±2,062	▼ -0.8%	31/50
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair	1.4%±0.7 pp474±219	1.7%±0.1 pp23,400±1,722	▼ -0.2%	30/50
Production, Transportation & Material Moving	12.0%±2.3 pp3,935±748	11.8%±0.3 pp165,261±3,629	▲ +0.1%	29/50
↳ Production Occupations	4.4%±1.5 pp1,435±477	4.2%±0.2 pp57,989±2,275	▲ +0.2%	29/50
↳ Transportation Occupations	3.9%±1.2 pp1,296±382	3.9%±0.2 pp54,099±2,118	▲ +0.1%	31/50
↳ Material Moving Occupations	3.7%±1.3 pp1,205±416	3.8%±0.2 pp53,173±2,312	▼ -0.1%	29/50
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Industry of Employment

Category	Ward 49
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining	0.2% ±0.3 pp68 ±94
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting	0.2% ±0.3 pp68 ±94
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction	0.0% ±0.2 pp0
Construction	2.5% ±0.9 pp825 ±289
Manufacturing	6.3% ±1.3 pp2,063 ±410
Wholesale Trade	1.9% ±0.9 pp639 ±281
Retail Trade	9.7% ±1.5 pp3,182 ±507
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities	4.3% ±1.1 pp1,396 ±365
↳ Transportation & Warehousing	4.0% ±1.1 pp1,324 ±364
↳ Utilities	0.2% ±0.3 pp73 ±95
Information	2.2% ±0.8 pp730 ±248
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	5.7% ±1.1 pp1,882 ±354
↳ Finance & Insurance	4.1% ±0.9 pp1,347 ±310
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing	1.6% ±0.6 pp535 ±193
Professional, Scientific & Management Services	17.5% ±2.4 pp5,757 ±786
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services	11.8% ±1.8 pp3,863 ±598
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises	0.0% ±0.2 pp0
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services	5.8% ±1.7 pp1,894 ±552
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance	30.3% ±2.3 pp9,935 ±748
↳ Educational Services	14.2% ±1.7 pp4,656 ±545
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance	16.1% ±1.9 pp5,280 ±637
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services	11.7% ±1.8 pp3,857 ±592
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	3.4% ±0.9 pp1,112 ±289
↳ Accommodation & Food Services	8.4% ±1.6 pp2,745 ±538
Other Services	5.4% ±1.1 pp1,776 ±352
Public Administration	2.2% ±0.7 pp726 ±239
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining	0.2%±0.3 pp68±94	0.2%±0.0 pp—	0%	23/50
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting	0.2%±0.3 pp68±94	0.2%±0.0 pp—	0%	18/50
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction	0.0%±0.2 pp0	0.0%±0.0 pp—	0%	23/50
Construction	2.5%±0.9 pp825±289	3.8%±0.2 pp—	▼ -1.2%	33/50
Manufacturing	6.3%±1.3 pp2,063±410	7.7%±0.2 pp—	▼ -1.4%	36/50
Wholesale Trade	1.9%±0.9 pp639±281	2.0%±0.1 pp—	▼ -0.1%	25/50
Retail Trade	9.7%±1.5 pp3,182±507	8.2%±0.2 pp—	▲ +1.5%	19/50
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities	4.3%±1.1 pp1,396±365	7.1%±0.2 pp—	▼ -2.8%	42/50
↳ Transportation & Warehousing	4.0%±1.1 pp1,324±364	6.5%±0.2 pp—	▼ -2.5%	42/50
↳ Utilities	0.2%±0.3 pp73±95	0.5%±0.1 pp—	▼ -0.3%	43/50
Information	2.2%±0.8 pp730±248	2.1%±0.1 pp—	▲ +0.1%	19/50
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	5.7%±1.1 pp1,882±354	8.8%±0.2 pp—	▼ -3.1%	37/50
↳ Finance & Insurance	4.1%±0.9 pp1,347±310	6.7%±0.2 pp—	▼ -2.6%	38/50
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing	1.6%±0.6 pp535±193	2.1%±0.1 pp—	▼ -0.5%	34/50
Professional, Scientific & Management Services	17.5%±2.4 pp5,757±786	18.2%±0.4 pp—	▼ -0.7%	17/50
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services	11.8%±1.8 pp3,863±598	13.4%±0.3 pp—	▼ -1.7%	18/50
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises	0.0%±0.2 pp0	0.1%±0.0 pp—	▼ -0.1%	37/50
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services	5.8%±1.7 pp1,894±552	4.6%±0.2 pp—	▲ +1.1%	18/50
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance	30.3%±2.3 pp9,935±748	24.2%±0.4 pp—	▲ +6.1%	12/50
↳ Educational Services	14.2%±1.7 pp4,656±545	10.5%±0.2 pp—	▲ +3.7%	6/50
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance	16.1%±1.9 pp5,280±637	13.7%±0.3 pp—	▲ +2.4%	13/50
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services	11.7%±1.8 pp3,857±592	9.1%±0.2 pp—	▲ +2.6%	12/50
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	3.4%±0.9 pp1,112±289	2.2%±0.1 pp—	▲ +1.2%	4/50
↳ Accommodation & Food Services	8.4%±1.6 pp2,745±538	6.9%±0.2 pp—	▲ +1.4%	14/50
Other Services	5.4%±1.1 pp1,776±352	4.6%±0.2 pp—	▲ +0.8%	17/50
Public Administration	2.2%±0.7 pp726±239	4.0%±0.2 pp—	▼ -1.8%	43/50
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Class of Worker

Category	Ward 49
Private Company Employee	65.2% ±2.7 pp21,414 ±875
Self-Employed	7.9% ±1.3 pp2,603 ±437
Nonprofit	17.8% ±1.9 pp5,853 ±637
Government	9.0% ±1.6 pp2,960 ±514
Unpaid Family Worker	0.0% ±0.2 pp7 ±79
Note: Unpaid family workers are people who worked without pay in a family member’s business, farm, or professional practice. This category does not include other roles such as stay at home parents.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Private Company Employee	65.2%±2.7 pp21,414±875	67.9%±0.4 pp947,845±5,822	▼ -2.7%	29/50
Self-Employed	7.9%±1.3 pp2,603±437	8.3%±0.2 pp115,690±2,989	▼ -0.4%	25/50
Nonprofit	17.8%±1.9 pp5,853±637	12.1%±0.3 pp169,124±4,035	▲ +5.7%	3/50
Government	9.0%±1.6 pp2,960±514	12.9%±0.3 pp179,945±4,021	▼ -3.9%	41/50
Unpaid Family Worker	0.0%±0.2 pp7±79	0.2%±0.0 pp2,312±408	▼ -0.1%	41/50
Note: Unpaid family workers are people who worked without pay in a family member’s business, farm, or professional practice. This category does not include other roles such as stay at home parents.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Work

Category	Ward 49
Full-Time, Year-Round	57.5% ±1.9 pp21,017 ±693
Part-Time or Part-Year	42.5% ±2.8 pp15,513 ±1,040
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Full-Time, Year-Round	57.5%±1.9 pp21,017±693	67.0%±0.3 pp1,025,726±3,875	▼ -9.5%	47/50
Part-Time or Part-Year	42.5%±2.8 pp15,513±1,040	33.0%±0.3 pp504,210±4,897	▲ +9.5%	4/50
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Earnings of Full-Time, Year-Round Workers

Category	Ward 49
Average FT Earnings	$72,233±$5,468
10th Percentile FT Earnings	$30,848±$1,637
25th Percentile FT Earnings	$40,658±$1,616
Median FT Earnings	$56,885±$2,531
75th Percentile FT Earnings	$87,785±$3,994
90th Percentile FT Earnings	Over $100,000
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Average FT Earnings	$72,233±$5,468	$96,214±$968	▼ −$23,981	29/50
10th Percentile FT Earnings	$30,848±$1,637	$29,008±$387	▲ +$1,840	17/50
25th Percentile FT Earnings	$40,658±$1,616	$43,011±$345	▼ −$2,353	24/50
Median FT Earnings	$56,885±$2,531	$69,663±$530	▼ −$12,777	30/50
75th Percentile FT Earnings	$87,785±$3,994	Over $100,000	▼ −$12,215+	31/50
90th Percentile FT Earnings	Over $100,000	Over $100,000	—	1/50
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$64,545 ±2,045	$70,043 ±2,749	$72,233 ±5,468	▲ +$7,688▲ +$2,190▲ +$5,497
Chicago citywide	$83,170 ±714	$91,467 ±682	$96,214 ±968	▲ +$13,044▲ +$4,747▲ +$8,297
Average FT Earnings (nominal dollars)	$48,711 ±1,543	$57,085 ±2,241	$72,233 ±5,468	▲ +$23,522▲ +$15,148▲ +$8,374
Chicago citywide	$62,767 ±539	$74,546 ±556	$96,214 ±968	▲ +$33,447▲ +$21,669▲ +$11,778
10th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$22,389 ±1,073	$26,738 ±1,338	$30,848 ±1,637	▲ +$8,459▲ +$4,110▲ +$4,349
Chicago citywide	$24,209 ±243	$26,113 ±152	$29,008 ±387	▲ +$4,799▲ +$2,895▲ +$1,904
10th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars)	$16,896 ±810	$21,791 ±1,091	$30,848 ±1,637	▲ +$13,952▲ +$9,057▲ +$4,895
Chicago citywide	$18,270 ±183	$21,282 ±124	$29,008 ±387	▲ +$10,738▲ +$7,726▲ +$3,012
25th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$31,154 ±1,617	$37,973 ±1,088	$40,658 ±1,616	▲ +$9,504▲ +$2,685▲ +$6,819
Chicago citywide	$37,393 ±278	$39,415 ±229	$43,011 ±345	▲ +$5,618▲ +$3,597▲ +$2,021
25th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars)	$23,511 ±1,220	$30,948 ±887	$40,658 ±1,616	▲ +$17,146▲ +$9,710▲ +$7,436
Chicago citywide	$28,220 ±210	$32,123 ±187	$43,011 ±345	▲ +$14,791▲ +$10,888▲ +$3,903
Median FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$49,825 ±2,315	$54,036 ±2,129	$56,885 ±2,531	▲ +$7,060▲ +$2,850▲ +$4,210
Chicago citywide	$60,575 ±496	$64,628 ±327	$69,663 ±530	▲ +$9,088▲ +$5,034▲ +$4,054
Median FT Earnings (nominal dollars)	$37,602 ±1,747	$44,039 ±1,735	$56,885 ±2,531	▲ +$19,283▲ +$12,846▲ +$6,437
Chicago citywide	$45,715 ±374	$52,672 ±266	$69,663 ±530	▲ +$23,948▲ +$16,991▲ +$6,957
75th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$82,712 ±4,076	$85,947 ±3,754	$87,785 ±3,994	▲ +$5,072▲ +$1,837▲ +$3,235
Chicago citywide	$98,274 ±615	$108,202 ±616	—	——▲ +$9,928
75th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars)	$62,422 ±3,076	$70,047 ±3,059	$87,785 ±3,994	▲ +$25,363▲ +$17,738▲ +$7,625
Chicago citywide	$74,166 ±464	$88,185 ±502	—	——▲ +$14,019
90th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$123,030 ±4,406	—	—	———
Chicago citywide	—	—	—	———
90th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars)	$92,848 ±3,325	—	—	———
Chicago citywide	—	—	—	———

Earnings of Part-Time or Part-Year Workers

Category	Ward 49
Average PT Earnings	$25,440±$2,249
10th Percentile PT Earnings	$1,791±$430
25th Percentile PT Earnings	$6,251±$1,551
Median PT Earnings	$16,027±$1,678
75th Percentile PT Earnings	$32,970±$2,480
90th Percentile PT Earnings	$57,403±$6,420
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year. Weeks with paid vacation or paid sick leave count as weeks worked. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Average PT Earnings	$25,440±$2,249	$33,575±$750	▼ −$8,135	32/50
10th Percentile PT Earnings	$1,791±$430	$2,183±$87	▼ −$392	40/50
25th Percentile PT Earnings	$6,251±$1,551	$7,222±$206	▼ −$971	32/50
Median PT Earnings	$16,027±$1,678	$19,180±$393	▼ −$3,153	36/50
75th Percentile PT Earnings	$32,970±$2,480	$38,498±$681	▼ −$5,528	28/50
90th Percentile PT Earnings	$57,403±$6,420	$73,776±$1,391	▼ −$16,373	32/50
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year. Weeks with paid vacation or paid sick leave count as weeks worked. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$22,469 ±1,378	$22,919 ±1,390	$25,440 ±2,249	▲ +$2,971▲ +$2,522▲ +$449
Chicago citywide	$27,076 ±473	$31,236 ±676	$33,575 ±750	▲ +$6,500▲ +$2,340▲ +$4,160
Average PT Earnings (nominal dollars)	$16,957 ±1,040	$18,679 ±1,133	$25,440 ±2,249	▲ +$8,483▲ +$6,762▲ +$1,722
Chicago citywide	$20,433 ±357	$25,457 ±551	$33,575 ±750	▲ +$13,142▲ +$8,118▲ +$5,024
10th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$1,784 ±288	$2,332 ±391	$1,791 ±430	▲ +$7▼ −$540▲ +$548
Chicago citywide	$2,230 ±48	$2,283 ±59	$2,183 ±87	▼ −$47▼ −$100▲ +$53
10th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars)	$1,346 ±217	$1,900 ±319	$1,791 ±430	▲ +$445▼ −$109▲ +$554
Chicago citywide	$1,683 ±36	$1,861 ±48	$2,183 ±87	▲ +$500▲ +$322▲ +$178
25th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$5,304 ±964	$6,186 ±862	$6,251 ±1,551	▲ +$947▲ +$65▲ +$882
Chicago citywide	$6,390 ±123	$6,841 ±156	$7,222 ±206	▲ +$832▲ +$381▲ +$451
25th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars)	$4,003 ±727	$5,042 ±703	$6,251 ±1,551	▲ +$2,248▲ +$1,209▲ +$1,039
Chicago citywide	$4,822 ±93	$5,575 ±127	$7,222 ±206	▲ +$2,399▲ +$1,646▲ +$753
Median PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$14,747 ±1,662	$15,109 ±1,249	$16,027 ±1,678	▲ +$1,280▲ +$918▲ +$362
Chicago citywide	$15,461 ±166	$17,025 ±275	$19,180 ±393	▲ +$3,719▲ +$2,155▲ +$1,563
Median PT Earnings (nominal dollars)	$11,130 ±1,255	$12,314 ±1,018	$16,027 ±1,678	▲ +$4,897▲ +$3,713▲ +$1,184
Chicago citywide	$11,668 ±125	$13,875 ±224	$19,180 ±393	▲ +$7,512▲ +$5,305▲ +$2,207
75th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$28,901 ±1,855	$31,453 ±2,729	$32,970 ±2,480	▲ +$4,068▲ +$1,517▲ +$2,551
Chicago citywide	$30,795 ±619	$34,779 ±505	$38,498 ±681	▲ +$7,703▲ +$3,719▲ +$3,984
75th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars)	$21,811 ±1,400	$25,634 ±2,224	$32,970 ±2,480	▲ +$11,158▲ +$7,336▲ +$3,823
Chicago citywide	$23,241 ±468	$28,345 ±412	$38,498 ±681	▲ +$15,257▲ +$10,153▲ +$5,104
90th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$52,751 ±7,392	$50,877 ±4,186	$57,403 ±6,420	▲ +$4,652▲ +$6,526▼ −$1,874
Chicago citywide	$61,207 ±1,249	$68,040 ±1,298	$73,776 ±1,391	▲ +$12,570▲ +$5,737▲ +$6,833
90th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars)	$39,810 ±5,578	$41,465 ±3,412	$57,403 ±6,420	▲ +$17,593▲ +$15,938▲ +$1,655
Chicago citywide	$46,192 ±942	$55,452 ±1,058	$73,776 ±1,391	▲ +$27,585▲ +$18,324▲ +$9,261

Earnings of All Workers

Category	Ward 49
Average Earnings	$52,190±$3,206
10th Percentile Earnings	$5,285±$1,375
25th Percentile Earnings	$18,119±$2,425
Median Earnings	$41,008±$1,934
75th Percentile Earnings	$67,262±$3,742
90th Percentile Earnings	Over $100,000
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Average Earnings	$52,190±$3,206	$75,571±$768	▼ −$23,381	31/50
10th Percentile Earnings	$5,285±$1,375	$8,529±$272	▼ −$3,245	42/50
25th Percentile Earnings	$18,119±$2,425	$25,183±$358	▼ −$7,064	41/50
Median Earnings	$41,008±$1,934	$51,367±$471	▼ −$10,359	31/50
75th Percentile Earnings	$67,262±$3,742	$93,324±$598	▼ −$26,062	33/50
90th Percentile Earnings	Over $100,000	Over $100,000	—	1/50
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$48,286 ±1,468	$51,796 ±2,042	$52,190 ±3,206	▲ +$3,904▲ +$394▲ +$3,510
Chicago citywide	$62,453 ±534	$71,626 ±551	$75,571 ±768	▲ +$13,118▲ +$3,945▲ +$9,173
Average Earnings (nominal dollars)	$36,441 ±1,108	$42,214 ±1,664	$52,190 ±3,206	▲ +$15,749▲ +$9,976▲ +$5,773
Chicago citywide	$47,133 ±403	$58,375 ±449	$75,571 ±768	▲ +$28,438▲ +$17,196▲ +$11,243
10th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$5,405 ±967	$6,267 ±874	$5,285 ±1,375	▼ −$120▼ −$983▲ +$862
Chicago citywide	$6,858 ±139	$8,358 ±164	$8,529 ±272	▲ +$1,671▲ +$171▲ +$1,500
10th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars)	$4,079 ±730	$5,108 ±712	$5,285 ±1,375	▲ +$1,205▲ +$177▲ +$1,029
Chicago citywide	$5,176 ±105	$6,812 ±134	$8,529 ±272	▲ +$3,354▲ +$1,717▲ +$1,636
25th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$18,437 ±1,707	$19,509 ±1,628	$18,119 ±2,425	▼ −$318▼ −$1,390▲ +$1,073
Chicago citywide	$19,598 ±241	$23,173 ±290	$25,183 ±358	▲ +$5,585▲ +$2,010▲ +$3,576
25th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars)	$13,914 ±1,288	$15,900 ±1,327	$18,119 ±2,425	▲ +$4,205▲ +$2,219▲ +$1,986
Chicago citywide	$14,790 ±182	$18,886 ±236	$25,183 ±358	▲ +$10,393▲ +$6,297▲ +$4,096
Median Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$34,701 ±1,740	$39,604 ±1,270	$41,008 ±1,934	▲ +$6,307▲ +$1,405▲ +$4,902
Chicago citywide	$42,365 ±293	$47,195 ±370	$51,367 ±471	▲ +$9,002▲ +$4,172▲ +$4,830
Median Earnings (nominal dollars)	$26,189 ±1,313	$32,277 ±1,035	$41,008 ±1,934	▲ +$14,820▲ +$8,731▲ +$6,088
Chicago citywide	$31,972 ±221	$38,464 ±302	$51,367 ±471	▲ +$19,395▲ +$12,903▲ +$6,492
75th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$65,173 ±3,400	$65,436 ±2,611	$67,262 ±3,742	▲ +$2,089▲ +$1,825▲ +$263
Chicago citywide	$78,784 ±555	$87,853 ±597	$93,324 ±598	▲ +$14,540▲ +$5,471▲ +$9,069
75th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars)	$49,185 ±2,566	$53,331 ±2,128	$67,262 ±3,742	▲ +$18,077▲ +$13,931▲ +$4,146
Chicago citywide	$59,457 ±418	$71,600 ±486	$93,324 ±598	▲ +$33,867▲ +$21,723▲ +$12,144
90th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$105,562 ±5,359	$110,624 ±4,567	—	——▲ +$5,063
Chicago citywide	$128,659 ±682	—	—	———
90th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars)	$79,666 ±4,045	$90,159 ±3,722	—	——▲ +$10,493
Chicago citywide	$97,097 ±515	—	—	———

Economic Mobility

Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Ward 49

Category	Ward 49
Household income at age 35	$40,763 ±$714
Household income percentile rank	39.7 ±0.49 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income	11.3% ±0.59 pp
Individual income at age 35	$32,495 ±$591
Fraction married	26.4% ±0.81 pp
Employment rate	73.8% ±0.81 pp
Incarceration rate	3.04% ±0.37 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 49. Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it. Incarceration was measured on April 1, 2010.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 49 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference
Household income at age 35	$40,763 ±$714	$43,090 ±$102	−$2,327
Household income percentile rank	39.7 ±0.49 pp	40.9 ±0.06 pp	−1.1 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income	11.3% ±0.59 pp	11.4% ±0.08 pp	−0.1 pp
Individual income at age 35	$32,495 ±$591	$33,544 ±$80	−$1,049
Fraction married	26.4% ±0.81 pp	26.4% ±0.11 pp	−0.0 pp
Employment rate	73.8% ±0.81 pp	74.4% ±0.11 pp	−0.6 pp
Incarceration rate	3.04% ±0.37 pp	2.87% ±0.05 pp	+0.2 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 49. Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it. Incarceration was measured on April 1, 2010.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 49 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Predicted Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Ward 49 in Lower-Income Families

Category	Ward 49
Household income at age 35	$36,205 ±$827
Household income percentile rank	36.5 ±0.59 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income	7.81% ±0.71 pp
Individual income at age 35	$29,644 ±$732
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 49 with parents at the 25th percentile of national household income (about $35,800 a year in 2024 dollars). Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 49 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference
Household income at age 35	$36,205 ±$827	$34,711 ±$124	+$1,494
Household income percentile rank	36.5 ±0.59 pp	35.3 ±0.09 pp	+1.2 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income	7.81% ±0.71 pp	6.31% ±0.09 pp	+1.5 pp
Individual income at age 35	$29,644 ±$732	$28,716 ±$106	+$928
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 49 with parents at the 25th percentile of national household income (about $35,800 a year in 2024 dollars). Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 49 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Geographic Mobility of People Who Grew Up in Ward 49

Category	Ward 49
Stayed in the greater Chicago area	73.4% ±0.83 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area	16.3% ±0.70 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 49. Adult residence is measured using the most recent available address, generally from 2015, when this cohort was ages 31–37. “Greater Chicago area” means the Census commuting zone for the Chicago area. “Small immediate neighborhood area” means the childhood Census tract.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 49 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference
Stayed in the greater Chicago area	73.4% ±0.83 pp	78.1% ±0.11 pp	−4.7 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area	16.3% ±0.70 pp	22.9% ±0.11 pp	−6.6 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 49. Adult residence is measured using the most recent available address, generally from 2015, when this cohort was ages 31–37. “Greater Chicago area” means the Census commuting zone for the Chicago area. “Small immediate neighborhood area” means the childhood Census tract.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Chicago Ward 49 · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Local Businesses

Jobs in Ward 49

Category	Ward 49
All jobs located in ward 49	11,064
Ward 49 jobs held by Ward 49 residents	9.8%
Ward 49 jobs held by non-Ward 49 residents	90.2%
Employed residents working in Ward 49	3.7%
Employed residents working outside Ward 49	96.3%
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

Category	Ward 49	Chicago ward median	Difference	Rank
All jobs located in ward 49	11,064	11,093	▼ −29	26/50
Ward 49 jobs held by Ward 49 residents	9.8%	6.3%	▲ +3.5 pp	7/50
Ward 49 jobs held by non-Ward 49 residents	90.2%	93.7%	▼ −3.5 pp	44/50
Employed residents working in Ward 49	3.7%	3.2%	▲ +0.5 pp	17/50
Employed residents working outside Ward 49	96.3%	96.8%	▼ −0.5 pp	34/50
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

	2014	2019	2023	2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
All jobs located in ward 49	12,727	11,147	11,064	▼ −1,663▼ −83▼ −1,580
Chicago citywide	10,920	11,554	11,093	▲ +174▼ −460▲ +634
Ward 49 jobs held by Ward 49 residents	10.3%1,029	11.7%1,010	9.8%866	▼ −0.5 pp▼ −163▼ −1.9 pp▼ −144▲ +1.4 pp▼ −19
Chicago citywide	6.4%696	6.4%725	6.3%701	▼ −0.1 pp▲ +5▼ −0.1 pp▼ −24– 0.0 pp▲ +29
Ward 49 jobs held by non-Ward 49 residents	89.7%9,003	88.3%7,629	90.2%7,967	▲ +0.5 pp▼ −1,036▲ +1.9 pp▲ +338▼ −1.4 pp▼ −1,374
Chicago citywide	93.6%9,244	93.6%9,497	93.7%9,122	▲ +0.1 pp▼ −122▲ +0.1 pp▼ −375– 0.0 pp▲ +253
Employed residents working in Ward 49	4.6%1,029	4.2%1,010	3.7%866	▼ −0.8 pp▼ −163▼ −0.5 pp▼ −144▼ −0.3 pp▼ −19
Chicago citywide	3.3%696	3.0%725	3.2%701	▼ −0.1 pp▲ +5▲ +0.1 pp▼ −24▼ −0.2 pp▲ +29
Employed residents working outside Ward 49	95.4%21,571	95.8%22,870	96.3%22,513	▲ +0.8 pp▲ +942▲ +0.5 pp▼ −357▲ +0.3 pp▲ +1,299
Chicago citywide	96.7%19,233	97.0%20,782	96.8%20,998	▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,765▼ −0.1 pp▲ +216▲ +0.2 pp▲ +1,549

Industry of Jobs in Ward 49

Category	Ward 49
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining	0.0%0
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction	0.0%0
Construction	0.5%60
Manufacturing	0.5%60
Wholesale Trade	0.3%34
Retail Trade	5.6%622
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities	0.1%9
↳ Utilities	0.0%0
↳ Transportation & Warehousing	0.1%9
Information	0.7%79
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	4.8%536
↳ Finance & Insurance	3.8%418
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing	1.1%118
Professional, Scientific & Management Services	3.8%417
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services	3.1%342
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises	0.0%0
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services	0.7%75
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance	68.4%7,566
↳ Educational Services	36.1%3,994
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance	32.3%3,572
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services	13.0%1,443
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0.7%80
↳ Accommodation & Food Services	12.3%1,363
Other Services	2.2%238
Public Administration	0.0%0
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining	0.0%0	0.0%423	0%	22/50
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction	0.0%0	0.0%36	0%	10/50
Construction	0.5%60	1.9%27,207	▼ -1.3%	46/50
Manufacturing	0.5%60	4.4%64,747	▼ -3.9%	47/50
Wholesale Trade	0.3%34	2.8%41,460	▼ -2.5%	48/50
Retail Trade	5.6%622	6.6%96,413	▼ -1.0%	39/50
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities	0.1%9	6.0%87,845	▼ -5.9%	49/50
↳ Utilities	0.0%0	0.3%5,012	▼ -0.3%	20/50
↳ Transportation & Warehousing	0.1%9	5.7%82,833	▼ -5.6%	49/50
Information	0.7%79	3.5%51,095	▼ -2.8%	30/50
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	4.8%536	10.8%157,520	▼ -5.9%	15/50
↳ Finance & Insurance	3.8%418	8.6%125,824	▼ -4.8%	7/50
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing	1.1%118	2.2%31,696	▼ -1.1%	35/50
Professional, Scientific & Management Services	3.8%417	23.2%339,220	▼ -19.4%	44/50
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services	3.1%342	14.2%207,444	▼ -11.1%	32/50
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises	0.0%0	1.2%16,872	▼ -1.2%	39/50
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services	0.7%75	7.9%114,904	▼ -7.2%	50/50
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance	68.4%7,566	23.0%336,089	▲ +45.4%	2/50
↳ Educational Services	36.1%3,994	9.2%134,671	▲ +26.9%	2/50
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance	32.3%3,572	13.8%201,418	▲ +18.5%	8/50
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services	13.0%1,443	10.3%151,055	▲ +2.7%	17/50
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0.7%80	1.9%27,339	▼ -1.1%	25/50
↳ Accommodation & Food Services	12.3%1,363	8.5%123,716	▲ +3.9%	15/50
Other Services	2.2%238	4.0%59,136	▼ -1.9%	46/50
Public Administration	0.0%0	3.5%51,418	▼ -3.5%	22/50
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

	2014	2019	2023	2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining	0.0%0	0.0%0	0.0%0	– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide	0.0%181	0.0%569	0.0%423	– 0.0 pp▲ +242– 0.0 pp▼ −146– 0.0 pp▲ +388
Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction	0.0%0	0.0%0	0.0%0	– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide	0.0%140	0.0%374	0.0%36	– 0.0 pp▼ −104– 0.0 pp▼ −338– 0.0 pp▲ +234
Construction	0.3%33	0.5%54	0.5%60	▲ +0.3 pp▲ +27▲ +0.1 pp▲ +6▲ +0.2 pp▲ +21
Chicago citywide	1.6%20,789	1.8%26,012	1.9%27,207	▲ +0.3 pp▲ +6,418– 0.0 pp▲ +1,195▲ +0.3 pp▲ +5,223
Manufacturing	0.4%56	0.6%71	0.5%60	▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4▼ −0.1 pp▼ −11▲ +0.2 pp▲ +15
Chicago citywide	4.6%61,066	4.5%63,597	4.4%64,747	▼ −0.2 pp▲ +3,681▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1,150▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,531
Wholesale Trade	0.6%76	0.4%47	0.3%34	▼ −0.3 pp▼ −42▼ −0.1 pp▼ −13▼ −0.2 pp▼ −29
Chicago citywide	3.0%39,431	2.9%41,789	2.8%41,460	▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,029▼ −0.1 pp▼ −329▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,358
Retail Trade	5.3%680	5.6%624	5.6%622	▲ +0.3 pp▼ −58– 0.0 pp▼ −2▲ +0.3 pp▼ −56
Chicago citywide	7.4%97,262	6.9%97,836	6.6%96,413	▼ −0.8 pp▼ −849▼ −0.3 pp▼ −1,423▼ −0.5 pp▲ +574
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities	0.1%7	0.1%7	0.1%9	– 0.0 pp▲ +2– 0.0 pp▲ +2– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide	5.4%71,371	5.6%79,303	6.0%87,845	▲ +0.6 pp▲ +16,474▲ +0.4 pp▲ +8,542▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7,932
Utilities	0.0%0	0.0%0	0.0%0	– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide	0.3%4,383	0.3%4,956	0.3%5,012	– 0.0 pp▲ +629– 0.0 pp▲ +56– 0.0 pp▲ +573
Transportation & Warehousing	0.1%7	0.1%7	0.1%9	– 0.0 pp▲ +2– 0.0 pp▲ +2– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide	5.1%66,988	5.2%74,347	5.7%82,833	▲ +0.6 pp▲ +15,845▲ +0.4 pp▲ +8,486▲ +0.1 pp▲ +7,359
Information	0.4%56	0.6%63	0.7%79	▲ +0.3 pp▲ +23▲ +0.1 pp▲ +16▲ +0.1 pp▲ +7
Chicago citywide	3.1%40,514	3.4%48,135	3.5%51,095	▲ +0.4 pp▲ +10,581▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,960▲ +0.3 pp▲ +7,621
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	1.8%225	2.5%281	4.8%536	▲ +3.1 pp▲ +311▲ +2.3 pp▲ +255▲ +0.8 pp▲ +56
Chicago citywide	10.5%138,287	10.6%150,163	10.8%157,520	▲ +0.2 pp▲ +19,233▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7,357▲ +0.1 pp▲ +11,876
Finance & Insurance	1.0%132	1.0%110	3.8%418	▲ +2.7 pp▲ +286▲ +2.8 pp▲ +308▼ −0.1 pp▼ −22
Chicago citywide	8.5%111,307	8.4%119,147	8.6%125,824	▲ +0.1 pp▲ +14,517▲ +0.2 pp▲ +6,677▼ −0.1 pp▲ +7,840
Real Estate & Rental and Leasing	0.7%93	1.5%171	1.1%118	▲ +0.3 pp▲ +25▼ −0.5 pp▼ −53▲ +0.8 pp▲ +78
Chicago citywide	2.1%26,980	2.2%31,016	2.2%31,696	▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,716– 0.0 pp▲ +680▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,036
Professional, Scientific & Management Services	2.9%369	1.9%207	3.8%417	▲ +0.9 pp▲ +48▲ +1.9 pp▲ +210▼ −1.0 pp▼ −162
Chicago citywide	21.2%278,928	22.6%319,744	23.2%339,220	▲ +2.0 pp▲ +60,292▲ +0.6 pp▲ +19,476▲ +1.3 pp▲ +40,816
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services	1.7%211	0.9%105	3.1%342	▲ +1.4 pp▲ +131▲ +2.1 pp▲ +237▼ −0.7 pp▼ −106
Chicago citywide	11.8%155,200	12.9%182,462	14.2%207,444	▲ +2.4 pp▲ +52,244▲ +1.3 pp▲ +24,982▲ +1.1 pp▲ +27,262
Management of Companies & Enterprises	0.0%6	0.0%0	0.0%0	– 0.0 pp▼ −6– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp▼ −6
Chicago citywide	1.0%13,619	1.2%16,600	1.2%16,872	▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,253– 0.0 pp▲ +272▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,981
Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services	1.2%152	0.9%102	0.7%75	▼ −0.5 pp▼ −77▼ −0.2 pp▼ −27▼ −0.3 pp▼ −50
Chicago citywide	8.4%110,109	8.5%120,682	7.9%114,904	▼ −0.5 pp▲ +4,795▼ −0.7 pp▼ −5,778▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10,573
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance	67.2%8,549	74.2%8,268	68.4%7,566	▲ +1.2 pp▼ −983▼ −5.8 pp▼ −702▲ +7.0 pp▼ −281
Chicago citywide	23.5%308,633	22.1%313,540	23.0%336,089	▼ −0.5 pp▲ +27,456▲ +0.8 pp▲ +22,549▼ −1.4 pp▲ +4,907
Educational Services	36.3%4,623	45.5%5,069	36.1%3,994	▼ −0.2 pp▼ −629▼ −9.4 pp▼ −1,075▲ +9.1 pp▲ +446
Chicago citywide	10.1%132,909	9.0%128,169	9.2%134,671	▼ −0.9 pp▲ +1,762▲ +0.2 pp▲ +6,502▼ −1.1 pp▼ −4,740
Health Care & Social Assistance	30.8%3,926	28.7%3,199	32.3%3,572	▲ +1.4 pp▼ −354▲ +3.6 pp▲ +373▼ −2.1 pp▼ −727
Chicago citywide	13.4%175,724	13.1%185,371	13.8%201,418	▲ +0.4 pp▲ +25,694▲ +0.7 pp▲ +16,047▼ −0.3 pp▲ +9,647
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services	8.2%1,043	11.9%1,327	13.0%1,443	▲ +4.8 pp▲ +400▲ +1.1 pp▲ +116▲ +3.7 pp▲ +284
Chicago citywide	10.9%143,753	11.5%162,749	10.3%151,055	▼ −0.6 pp▲ +7,302▼ −1.2 pp▼ −11,694▲ +0.5 pp▲ +18,996
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	1.0%124	0.8%88	0.7%80	▼ −0.3 pp▼ −44▼ −0.1 pp▼ −8▼ −0.2 pp▼ −36
Chicago citywide	1.7%22,179	2.1%30,178	1.9%27,339	▲ +0.2 pp▲ +5,160▼ −0.3 pp▼ −2,839▲ +0.4 pp▲ +7,999
Accommodation & Food Services	7.2%919	11.1%1,239	12.3%1,363	▲ +5.1 pp▲ +444▲ +1.2 pp▲ +124▲ +3.9 pp▲ +320
Chicago citywide	9.3%121,574	9.4%132,571	8.5%123,716	▼ −0.8 pp▲ +2,142▼ −0.9 pp▼ −8,855▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10,997
Other Services	12.7%1,611	1.8%198	2.2%238	▼ −10.5 pp▼ −1,373▲ +0.4 pp▲ +40▼ −10.9 pp▼ −1,413
Chicago citywide	4.5%59,098	4.4%61,698	4.0%59,136	▼ −0.5 pp▲ +38▼ −0.3 pp▼ −2,562▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,600
Public Administration	0.2%22	0.0%0	0.0%0	▼ −0.2 pp▼ −22– 0.0 pp– 0▼ −0.2 pp▼ −22
Chicago citywide	4.2%54,814	3.6%51,684	3.5%51,418	▼ −0.7 pp▼ −3,396▼ −0.1 pp▼ −266▼ −0.5 pp▼ −3,130

Earnings of Jobs in Ward 49

Category	Ward 49
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less	19.1%2,110
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year	31.6%3,499
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year	49.3%5,455
Note: LODES reports earnings in monthly bands; they are shown here as annual amounts. The bands use nominal dollars for each LODES release, including earlier periods. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less	19.1%2,110	12.7%185,297	▲ +6.4%	20/50
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year	31.6%3,499	20.5%299,480	▲ +11.2%	26/50
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year	49.3%5,455	66.9%978,851	▼ -17.6%	27/50
Note: LODES reports earnings in monthly bands; they are shown here as annual amounts. The bands use nominal dollars for each LODES release, including earlier periods. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

	2014	2019	2023	2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less	39.6%5,037	25.1%2,800	19.1%2,110	▼ −20.5 pp▼ −2,927▼ −6.0 pp▼ −690▼ −14.5 pp▼ −2,237
Chicago citywide	21.3%280,137	16.8%238,135	12.7%185,297	▼ −8.7 pp▼ −94,840▼ −4.1 pp▼ −52,838▼ −4.5 pp▼ −42,002
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year	33.7%4,293	34.9%3,888	31.6%3,499	▼ −2.1 pp▼ −794▼ −3.3 pp▼ −389▲ +1.1 pp▼ −405
Chicago citywide	30.7%403,250	26.7%378,530	20.5%299,480	▼ −10.2 pp▼ −103,770▼ −6.3 pp▼ −79,050▼ −4.0 pp▼ −24,720
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year	26.7%3,397	40.0%4,459	49.3%5,455	▲ +22.6 pp▲ +2,058▲ +9.3 pp▲ +996▲ +13.3 pp▲ +1,062
Chicago citywide	48.0%630,740	56.5%800,154	66.9%978,851	▲ +18.9 pp▲ +348,111▲ +10.4 pp▲ +178,697▲ +8.5 pp▲ +169,414

Jobs in Ward 49 by Firm Age

Category	Ward 49
Firm age: 0–1 years	2.8%311
Firm age: 2–3 years	1.9%209
Firm age: 4–5 years	2.4%267
Firm age: 6–10 years	5.6%617
Firm age: 11 or more years	87.3%9,659
Note: Firm-age categories apply only to private-sector jobs. Firm age reflects the employer as a whole, not the age of an individual local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Firm age: 0–1 years	2.8%311	2.8%37,293	0%	34/50
Firm age: 2–3 years	1.9%209	2.8%37,154	▼ -0.9%	42/50
Firm age: 4–5 years	2.4%267	3.2%41,869	▼ -0.8%	37/50
Firm age: 6–10 years	5.6%617	7.8%102,354	▼ -2.2%	43/50
Firm age: 11 or more years	87.3%9,659	83.4%1,098,247	▲ +3.9%	10/50
Note: Firm-age categories apply only to private-sector jobs. Firm age reflects the employer as a whole, not the age of an individual local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

	2014	2019	2023	2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Firm age: 0–1 years	1.8%225	1.7%194	2.8%311	▲ +1.0 pp▲ +86▲ +1.1 pp▲ +117– 0.0 pp▼ −31
Chicago citywide	2.9%33,224	2.6%33,244	2.8%37,293	– 0.0 pp▲ +4,069▲ +0.2 pp▲ +4,049▼ −0.2 pp▲ +20
Firm age: 2–3 years	3.5%449	4.6%513	1.9%209	▼ −1.6 pp▼ −240▼ −2.7 pp▼ −304▲ +1.1 pp▲ +64
Chicago citywide	4.0%46,935	3.3%42,284	2.8%37,154	▼ −1.2 pp▼ −9,781▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,130▼ −0.7 pp▼ −4,651
Firm age: 4–5 years	2.1%268	1.1%123	2.4%267	▲ +0.3 pp▼ −1▲ +1.3 pp▲ +144▼ −1.0 pp▼ −145
Chicago citywide	3.7%42,688	3.6%46,058	3.2%41,869	▼ −0.5 pp▼ −819▼ −0.4 pp▼ −4,189▼ −0.1 pp▲ +3,370
Firm age: 6–10 years	2.7%345	5.7%639	5.6%617	▲ +2.9 pp▲ +272▼ −0.2 pp▼ −22▲ +3.0 pp▲ +294
Chicago citywide	8.2%94,955	8.6%109,934	7.8%102,354	▼ −0.4 pp▲ +7,399▼ −0.9 pp▼ −7,580▲ +0.5 pp▲ +14,979
Firm age: 11 or more years	89.9%11,416	86.8%9,668	87.3%9,659	▼ −2.6 pp▼ −1,757▲ +0.5 pp▼ −9▼ −3.1 pp▼ −1,748
Chicago citywide	81.3%946,852	81.8%1,043,037	83.4%1,098,247	▲ +2.1 pp▲ +151,395▲ +1.6 pp▲ +55,210▲ +0.5 pp▲ +96,185

Jobs in Ward 49 by Firm Size

Category	Ward 49
Firm size: 0–19 employees	13.1%1,447
Firm size: 20–49 employees	3.7%413
Firm size: 50–249 employees	14.3%1,581
Firm size: 250–499 employees	0.6%68
Firm size: 500 or more employees	68.3%7,554
Note: Firm size reflects the employer’s total workforce across all U.S. locations, if relevant, rather than the number of workers at a particular local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Firm size: 0–19 employees	13.1%1,447	12.8%168,975	▲ +0.2%	41/50
Firm size: 20–49 employees	3.7%413	7.3%96,432	▼ -3.6%	47/50
Firm size: 50–249 employees	14.3%1,581	13.8%181,123	▲ +0.5%	34/50
Firm size: 250–499 employees	0.6%68	5.7%74,787	▼ -5.1%	46/50
Firm size: 500 or more employees	68.3%7,554	60.4%795,600	▲ +7.9%	4/50
Note: Firm size reflects the employer’s total workforce across all U.S. locations, if relevant, rather than the number of workers at a particular local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

	2014	2019	2023	2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Firm size: 0–19 employees	11.1%1,407	11.3%1,261	13.1%1,447	▲ +2.0 pp▲ +40▲ +1.8 pp▲ +186▲ +0.2 pp▼ −146
Chicago citywide	13.9%162,248	13.3%169,949	12.8%168,975	▼ −1.1 pp▲ +6,727▼ −0.5 pp▼ −974▼ −0.6 pp▲ +7,701
Firm size: 20–49 employees	15.0%1,903	13.0%1,453	3.7%413	▼ −11.2 pp▼ −1,490▼ −9.3 pp▼ −1,040▼ −1.9 pp▼ −450
Chicago citywide	8.4%97,503	8.2%103,945	7.3%96,432	▼ −1.0 pp▼ −1,071▼ −0.8 pp▼ −7,513▼ −0.2 pp▲ +6,442
Firm size: 50–249 employees	15.5%1,964	17.4%1,934	14.3%1,581	▼ −1.2 pp▼ −383▼ −3.1 pp▼ −353▲ +1.9 pp▼ −30
Chicago citywide	15.7%183,275	14.9%189,930	13.8%181,123	▼ −2.0 pp▼ −2,152▼ −1.1 pp▼ −8,807▼ −0.8 pp▲ +6,655
Firm size: 250–499 employees	2.8%361	5.3%590	0.6%68	▼ −2.2 pp▼ −293▼ −4.7 pp▼ −522▲ +2.5 pp▲ +229
Chicago citywide	6.3%72,992	5.9%74,603	5.7%74,787	▼ −0.6 pp▲ +1,795▼ −0.2 pp▲ +184▼ −0.4 pp▲ +1,611
Firm size: 500 or more employees	55.6%7,068	53.0%5,899	68.3%7,554	▲ +12.6 pp▲ +486▲ +15.3 pp▲ +1,655▼ −2.7 pp▼ −1,169
Chicago citywide	55.7%648,636	57.8%736,130	60.4%795,600	▲ +4.7 pp▲ +146,964▲ +2.7 pp▲ +59,470▲ +2.1 pp▲ +87,494

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

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Category	Ward 49
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents)	7.7% ±1.1 pp7.7%±1.1 pp4,356 ±637
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees)	88.5% ±5.1 pp6.8%±0.4 pp3,853 ±222
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees)	11.5% ±4.7 pp0.9%±0.4 pp503 ±205
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents)	7.7%±1.1 pp7.7%±1.1 pp4,356±637	13.5%±0.2 pp13.5%±0.2 pp365,577±5,480	▼ -5.8%▼ -5.8%	43/50
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees)	88.5%±5.1 pp6.8%±0.4 pp3,853±222	83.0%±0.5 pp11.2%±0.1 pp303,520±1,897	▲ +5.4%▼ -4.4%	20/5041/50
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees)	11.5%±4.7 pp0.9%±0.4 pp503±205	17.0%±0.6 pp2.3%±0.1 pp62,057±2,247	▼ -5.4%▼ -1.4%	31/5048/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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College Enrollment

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Category	Ward 49
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents)	13.9% ±1.5 pp13.9%±1.5 pp7,866 ±830
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees)	33.9% ±6.0 pp4.7%±0.8 pp2,667 ±472
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees)	66.1% ±4.9 pp9.2%±0.7 pp5,199 ±385
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees)	72.4% ±5.3 pp10.1%±0.7 pp5,694 ±415
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees)	27.6% ±4.1 pp3.8%±0.6 pp2,172 ±321
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents)	13.9%±1.5 pp13.9%±1.5 pp7,866±830	7.4%±0.1 pp7.4%±0.1 pp201,851±4,036	▲ +6.5%▲ +6.5%	4/50
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees)	33.9%±6.0 pp4.7%±0.8 pp2,667±472	52.4%±0.7 pp3.9%±0.1 pp105,720±1,511	▼ -18.5%▲ +0.8%	44/507/50
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees)	66.1%±4.9 pp9.2%±0.7 pp5,199±385	47.6%±1.2 pp3.5%±0.1 pp96,131±2,437	▲ +18.5%▲ +5.7%	7/505/50
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees)	72.4%±5.3 pp10.1%±0.7 pp5,694±415	67.0%±1.0 pp5.0%±0.1 pp135,301±1,945	▲ +5.4%▲ +5.1%	25/503/50
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees)	27.6%±4.1 pp3.8%±0.6 pp2,172±321	33.0%±1.2 pp2.5%±0.1 pp66,550±2,459	▼ -5.4%▲ +1.4%	26/508/50
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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Student Digital Access

Category	Ward 49
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet	2.9% ±3.2 pp147 ±166
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet	7.4% ±4.0 pp459 ±250
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet	2.9%±3.2 pp147±166	5.9%±0.5 pp—	▼ -3.0%	36/50
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet	7.4%±4.0 pp459±250	5.4%±0.6 pp—	▲ +2.0%	15/50
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Stock & Stability

Owner vs. Renter-Occupied Housing

Category	Ward 49
Owner-Occupied Households	28.7% ±2.3 pp7,752 ±621
Renter-Occupied Households	71.3% ±2.7 pp19,235 ±719
Owner-Occupied Residents	29.4% ±3.0 pp15,566 ±1,607
Renter-Occupied Residents	70.6% ±3.6 pp37,420 ±1,894
Universe varies by row: household rows show the share of occupied housing units that are owner- versus renter-occupied; resident rows show the share of residents (people in occupied housing units, excluding group quarters) who live in owner- versus renter-occupied homes · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Owner-Occupied Households	28.7%±2.3 pp7,752±621	46.0%±0.4 pp534,012±4,939	▼ -17.3%	49/50
Renter-Occupied Households	71.3%±2.7 pp19,235±719	54.0%±0.4 pp626,193±5,183	▲ +17.3%	2/50
Owner-Occupied Residents	29.4%±3.0 pp15,566±1,607	51.8%±0.5 pp1,377,219±13,574	▼ -22.4%	49/50
Renter-Occupied Residents	70.6%±3.6 pp37,420±1,894	48.2%±0.5 pp1,280,665±13,500	▲ +22.4%	2/50
Universe varies by row: household rows show the share of occupied housing units that are owner- versus renter-occupied; resident rows show the share of residents (people in occupied housing units, excluding group quarters) who live in owner- versus renter-occupied homes · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Year Moved Into Current Home

Category	Ward 49
Median Year Moved In	2017±0.7 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later	7.3% ±1.6 pp1,979 ±424
Moved in 2020 to 2022	31.5% ±2.5 pp8,520 ±665
Moved in 2010 to 2019	40.2% ±3.1 pp10,859 ±844
Moved in 2000 to 2009	11.4% ±1.9 pp3,091 ±519
Moved in 1990 to 1999	6.1% ±1.8 pp1,648 ±499
Moved in 1989 or Earlier	3.5% ±1.2 pp949 ±318
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Median Year Moved In	2017±0.7 yr	2015±1.0 yr	▲ +2	9/50
Moved in 2023 or Later	7.3%±1.6 pp1,979±424	5.9%±0.2 pp68,884±2,742	▲ +1.4%	12/50
Moved in 2020 to 2022	31.5%±2.5 pp8,520±665	24.1%±0.4 pp279,417±5,059	▲ +7.4%	9/50
Moved in 2010 to 2019	40.2%±3.1 pp10,859±844	39.2%±0.5 pp455,125±5,772	▲ +0.9%	21/50
Moved in 2000 to 2009	11.4%±1.9 pp3,091±519	13.8%±0.3 pp160,353±3,324	▼ -2.4%	37/50
Moved in 1990 to 1999	6.1%±1.8 pp1,648±499	8.2%±0.2 pp95,243±2,390	▼ -2.1%	36/50
Moved in 1989 or Earlier	3.5%±1.2 pp949±318	8.7%±0.2 pp101,183±2,362	▼ -5.2%	42/50
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Prior Location of Recent Movers

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Category	Ward 49
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents)	21.2% ±2.3 pp21.2%±2.3 pp11,771 ±1,288
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers)	14.1% ±2.1 pp66.6%±6.7 pp7,845 ±1,164
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers)	1.5% ±0.5 pp7.2%±2.0 pp846 ±250
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers)	3.9% ±0.8 pp18.2%±3.3 pp2,144 ±453
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers)	1.7% ±0.8 pp8.0%±3.5 pp936 ±422
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents)	21.2%±2.3 pp21.2%±2.3 pp11,771±1,288	14.0%±0.3 pp14.0%±0.3 pp375,475±8,289	▲ +7.2%▲ +7.2%	8/50
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers)	14.1%±2.1 pp66.6%±6.7 pp7,845±1,164	9.8%±0.3 pp69.9%±1.0 pp262,365±6,953	▲ +4.3%▼ -3.2%	9/5042/50
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers)	1.5%±0.5 pp7.2%±2.0 pp846±250	0.8%±0.1 pp5.5%±0.4 pp20,552±1,626	▲ +0.8%▲ +1.7%	8/509/50
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers)	3.9%±0.8 pp18.2%±3.3 pp2,144±453	2.5%±0.1 pp17.6%±0.7 pp65,936±2,918	▲ +1.4%▲ +0.7%	11/5014/50
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers)	1.7%±0.8 pp8.0%±3.5 pp936±422	1.0%±0.1 pp7.1%±0.8 pp26,622±3,040	▲ +0.7%▲ +0.9%	8/5022/50
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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Housing Vacancy Status

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Category	Ward 49
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units)	9.3% ±1.6 pp9.3%±1.6 pp2,780 ±481
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units)	4.4% ±1.1 pp47.5%±9.0 pp1,320 ±339
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units)	0.3% ±0.3 pp2.8%±2.8 pp77 ±80
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units)	0.5% ±0.4 pp5.6%±4.7 pp157 ±134
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units)	4.1% ±1.3 pp44.1%±11.8 pp1,227 ±392
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units)	6.4% ±1.6 pp6.4%±1.6 pp—
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units)	1.0% ±1.0 pp1.0%±1.0 pp—
Note: “All other” vacant units combines units that are seasonal, held for migrant workers, rented/sold but not yet occupied, or vacant for other reasons. The two vacancy-rate rows use a different base: the rental vacancy rate counts units actively listed for rent as a share of total rental stock (renter-occupied, rented-not-yet-occupied, and listed for rent), and the owner vacancy rate uses the equivalent owner-unit denominator (owner-occupied, sold but not yet occupied, and listed for sale).
Universe: All housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units)	9.3%±1.6 pp9.3%±1.6 pp2,780±481	9.1%±0.2 pp9.1%±0.2 pp116,849±2,682	▲ +0.2%▲ +0.2%	16/50
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units)	4.4%±1.1 pp47.5%±9.0 pp1,320±339	2.5%±0.1 pp27.1%±1.4 pp31,723±1,796	▲ +1.9%▲ +20.3%	3/502/50
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units)	0.3%±0.3 pp2.8%±2.8 pp77±80	0.6%±0.1 pp6.0%±0.7 pp7,037±795	▼ -0.3%▼ -3.3%	36/5041/50
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units)	0.5%±0.4 pp5.6%±4.7 pp157±134	0.2%±0.0 pp2.4%±0.5 pp2,831±587	▲ +0.3%▲ +3.2%	6/507/50
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units)	4.1%±1.3 pp44.1%±11.8 pp1,227±392	5.9%±0.3 pp64.4%±2.5 pp75,258±3,387	▼ -1.8%▼ -20.3%	36/5047/50
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units)	6.4%±1.6 pp6.4%±1.6 pp—	4.8%±0.3 pp4.8%±0.3 pp—	▲ +1.6%▲ +1.6%	9/50
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units)	1.0%±1.0 pp1.0%±1.0 pp—	1.3%±0.1 pp1.3%±0.1 pp—	▼ -0.3%▼ -0.3%	30/50
Note: “All other” vacant units combines units that are seasonal, held for migrant workers, rented/sold but not yet occupied, or vacant for other reasons. The two vacancy-rate rows use a different base: the rental vacancy rate counts units actively listed for rent as a share of total rental stock (renter-occupied, rented-not-yet-occupied, and listed for rent), and the owner vacancy rate uses the equivalent owner-unit denominator (owner-occupied, sold but not yet occupied, and listed for sale).
Universe: All housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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Housing Age

Category	Ward 49
Median Year Built	1945±2 yr
Pre-1940	47.2% ±2.9 pp14,074 ±861
1940-2009	49.7% ±3.5 pp14,816 ±1,031
2010+	3.1% ±0.9 pp935 ±277
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Median Year Built	1945±2 yr	1953±1 yr	▼ −8 yrs	38/50
Pre-1940	47.2%±2.9 pp14,074±861	38.8%±0.4 pp495,715±4,678	▲ +8.4%	16/50
1940-2009	49.7%±3.5 pp14,816±1,031	54.9%±0.6 pp700,698±7,435	▼ -5.2%	33/50
2010+	3.1%±0.9 pp935±277	6.3%±0.2 pp80,641±2,725	▼ -3.2%	29/50
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Units by Building Size

Category	Ward 49
Population Density	30,989 /sq mi±1,466/sq mi
Single-Family Homes	7.9% ±1.2 pp2,363 ±353
Buildings With 2–4 Units	13.5% ±2.1 pp4,026 ±640
Buildings With 5–19 Units	36.3% ±2.7 pp10,834 ±791
Buildings With 20 or More Units	41.8% ±2.9 pp12,460 ±872
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Population Density	30,989 /sq mi±1,466/sq mi	11,721 /sq mi±26/sq mi	▲ +19,268 /sq mi	5/50
Single-Family Homes	7.9%±1.2 pp2,363±353	29.2%±0.3 pp372,679±3,989	▼ -21.3%	44/50
Buildings With 2–4 Units	13.5%±2.1 pp4,026±640	27.4%±0.4 pp349,976±4,957	▼ -13.9%	39/50
Buildings With 5–19 Units	36.3%±2.7 pp10,834±791	16.2%±0.3 pp206,420±4,124	▲ +20.2%	1/50
Buildings With 20 or More Units	41.8%±2.9 pp12,460±872	27.0%±0.3 pp344,543±4,438	▲ +14.8%	12/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Category	Ward 49
Studio	14.7% ±1.9 pp4,371 ±557
1 Bedroom	32.0% ±2.8 pp9,536 ±825
2 Bedrooms	34.0% ±2.5 pp10,154 ±755
3 Bedrooms	15.2% ±1.8 pp4,533 ±528
4 Bedrooms	3.0% ±0.9 pp909 ±269
5 or More Bedrooms	1.1% ±0.5 pp322 ±146
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Studio	14.7%±1.9 pp4,371±557	7.5%±0.3 pp95,749±3,205	▲ +7.2%	8/50
1 Bedroom	32.0%±2.8 pp9,536±825	20.1%±0.4 pp257,271±4,939	▲ +11.8%	8/50
2 Bedrooms	34.0%±2.5 pp10,154±755	33.1%±0.3 pp422,866±4,221	▲ +0.9%	22/50
3 Bedrooms	15.2%±1.8 pp4,533±528	26.1%±0.3 pp333,682±4,061	▼ -10.9%	44/50
4 Bedrooms	3.0%±0.9 pp909±269	9.0%±0.2 pp115,453±2,426	▼ -6.0%	46/50
5 or More Bedrooms	1.1%±0.5 pp322±146	4.1%±0.2 pp52,033±2,072	▼ -3.0%	45/50
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Overcrowded Housing

Sub-rows show

Category	Ward 49
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units)	5.0% ±1.6 pp5.0%±1.6 pp1,359 ±444
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units)	3.0% ±1.3 pp59.7%±17.6 pp812 ±357
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units)	2.0% ±1.0 pp40.3%±14.5 pp547 ±266
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units)	5.0%±1.6 pp5.0%±1.6 pp1,359±444	3.4%±0.2 pp3.4%±0.2 pp39,979±1,996	▲ +1.6%▲ +1.6%	11/50
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units)	3.0%±1.3 pp59.7%±17.6 pp812±357	2.0%±0.1 pp58.2%±2.3 pp23,276±1,493	▲ +1.0%▲ +1.5%	16/5028/50
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units)	2.0%±1.0 pp40.3%±14.5 pp547±266	1.4%±0.1 pp41.8%±2.6 pp16,703±1,328	▲ +0.6%▼ -1.5%	13/5023/50
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

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Primary Home Heating Fuel

Category	Ward 49
Natural Gas Heat	77.2% ±2.6 pp20,866 ±692
Electric Heat	16.6% ±2.1 pp4,483 ±562
Other Heating Source	6.3% ±1.4 pp1,697 ±383
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Natural Gas Heat	77.2%±2.6 pp20,866±692	77.5%±0.3 pp899,660±3,501	▼ -0.4%	38/50
Electric Heat	16.6%±2.1 pp4,483±562	18.0%±0.3 pp208,937±3,864	▼ -1.4%	14/50
Other Heating Source	6.3%±1.4 pp1,697±383	4.4%±0.2 pp51,603±2,173	▲ +1.8%	9/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Costs & Affordability

Housing Cost Burden

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Category	Ward 49
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	29.9% ±2.5 pp8,077 ±669
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	27.9% ±2.4 pp7,542 ±662
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	42.3% ±3.1 pp11,427 ±844
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	20.8% ±2.7 pp5,626 ±731
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	22.2% ±2.8 pp4,124 ±521
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	27.9% ±3.0 pp5,173 ±554
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	49.9% ±3.8 pp9,259 ±714
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	25.2% ±3.5 pp4,680 ±658
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	48.2% ±4.8 pp3,759 ±376
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	27.8% ±4.2 pp2,165 ±330
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	24.0% ±4.3 pp1,873 ±335
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	10.3% ±3.1 pp802 ±239
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	40.1% ±6.1 pp2,205 ±336
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	32.4% ±5.2 pp1,782 ±284
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	27.5% ±4.9 pp1,512 ±270
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	10.5% ±3.3 pp579 ±179
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	67.6% ±6.0 pp1,554 ±139
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	16.7% ±6.9 pp383 ±159
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	15.7% ±8.5 pp361 ±194
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	9.7% ±6.9 pp223 ±159
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage and with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	29.9%±2.5 pp8,077±669	24.9%±0.4 pp289,047±4,524	▲ +4.9%	44/50
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	27.9%±2.4 pp7,542±662	23.8%±0.4 pp276,514±4,291	▲ +4.1%	3/50
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	42.3%±3.1 pp11,427±844	45.6%±0.5 pp529,378±5,291	▼ -3.4%	19/50
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	20.8%±2.7 pp5,626±731	24.0%±0.4 pp278,684±4,167	▼ -3.2%	22/50
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	22.2%±2.8 pp4,124±521	26.4%±0.5 pp155,936±3,134	▼ -4.2%	33/50
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	27.9%±3.0 pp5,173±554	25.3%±0.5 pp149,215±2,939	▲ +2.6%	12/50
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	49.9%±3.8 pp9,259±714	48.3%±0.7 pp285,567±4,222	▲ +1.6%	25/50
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	25.2%±3.5 pp4,680±658	25.5%±0.6 pp150,346±3,554	▼ -0.2%	27/50
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	48.2%±4.8 pp3,759±376	51.6%±0.6 pp272,277±2,904	▼ -3.4%	34/50
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	27.8%±4.2 pp2,165±330	19.6%±0.5 pp103,661±2,759	▲ +8.1%	2/50
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	24.0%±4.3 pp1,873±335	28.8%±0.6 pp151,994±3,034	▼ -4.8%	42/50
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	10.3%±3.1 pp802±239	13.8%±0.4 pp73,053±2,233	▼ -3.6%	46/50
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	40.1%±6.1 pp2,205±336	42.8%±0.7 pp146,216±2,365	▼ -2.7%	32/50
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	32.4%±5.2 pp1,782±284	23.9%±0.7 pp81,659±2,408	▲ +8.5%	1/50
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	27.5%±4.9 pp1,512±270	33.3%±0.8 pp113,882±2,596	▼ -5.8%	41/50
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	10.5%±3.3 pp579±179	15.4%±0.5 pp52,632±1,873	▼ -4.9%	45/50
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage and a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing	67.6%±6.0 pp1,554±139	67.7%±0.9 pp126,058±1,613	▼ -0.1%	25/50
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing	16.7%±6.9 pp383±159	11.8%±0.7 pp22,000±1,275	▲ +4.9%	7/50
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing	15.7%±8.5 pp361±194	20.5%±0.8 pp38,106±1,492	▼ -4.8%	44/50
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing	9.7%±6.9 pp223±159	11.0%±0.6 pp20,421±1,202	▼ -1.3%	33/50
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage and with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Monthly Housing Costs

Category	Ward 49
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$735±$80
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$1,045±$33
Median Monthly Housing Costs	$1,381±$33
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$1,853±$45
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$2,418±$69
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$735±$80	$594±$11	▲ +$141	16/50
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$1,045±$33	$1,011±$8	▲ +$34	21/50
Median Monthly Housing Costs	$1,381±$33	$1,560±$10	▼ −$179	28/50
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$1,853±$45	$2,329±$13	▼ −$476	34/50
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs	$2,418±$69	Over $3,000	▼ −$582+	32/50
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$797 ±34	$696 ±71	$735 ±80	▼ −$63▲ +$38▼ −$101
Chicago citywide	$609 ±7	$606 ±7	$594 ±11	▼ −$15▼ −$12▼ −$2
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars)	$602 ±26	$567 ±58	$735 ±80	▲ +$133▲ +$167▼ −$34
Chicago citywide	$459 ±6	$494 ±6	$594 ±11	▲ +$135▲ +$100▲ +$35
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$993 ±24	$1,028 ±26	$1,045 ±33	▲ +$52▲ +$17▲ +$35
Chicago citywide	$992 ±5	$1,001 ±5	$1,011 ±8	▲ +$19▲ +$10▲ +$9
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars)	$749 ±18	$838 ±21	$1,045 ±33	▲ +$295▲ +$207▲ +$88
Chicago citywide	$748 ±3	$816 ±4	$1,011 ±8	▲ +$262▲ +$195▲ +$67
Median Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$1,267 ±26	$1,345 ±34	$1,381 ±33	▲ +$114▲ +$36▲ +$78
Chicago citywide	$1,493 ±8	$1,523 ±6	$1,560 ±10	▲ +$67▲ +$37▲ +$29
Median Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars)	$956 ±20	$1,096 ±28	$1,381 ±33	▲ +$425▲ +$285▲ +$140
Chicago citywide	$1,127 ±6	$1,241 ±5	$1,560 ±10	▲ +$433▲ +$319▲ +$114
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$1,833 ±39	$1,775 ±29	$1,853 ±45	▲ +$20▲ +$78▼ −$58
Chicago citywide	$2,333 ±12	$2,326 ±10	$2,329 ±13	▼ −$4▲ +$3▼ −$7
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars)	$1,383 ±29	$1,447 ±23	$1,853 ±45	▲ +$470▲ +$407▲ +$63
Chicago citywide	$1,761 ±9	$1,896 ±8	$2,329 ±13	▲ +$569▲ +$434▲ +$135
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$2,529 ±65	$2,397 ±61	$2,418 ±69	▼ −$111▲ +$21▼ −$132
Chicago citywide	—	$3,316 ±20	—	———
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars)	$1,909 ±49	$1,954 ±50	$2,418 ±69	▲ +$510▲ +$465▲ +$45
Chicago citywide	—	$2,703 ±16	—	———

Rent

Rent measure

Category	Ward 49
Average Rent Plus Utilities	$1,393±$27
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$856±$81
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$1,057±$37
Median Rent Plus Utilities	$1,345±$38
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$1,733±$50
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$2,100±$98
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Average Rent Plus Utilities	$1,393±$27	$1,613±$12	▼ −$219	27/50
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$856±$81	$696±$20	▲ +$159	20/50
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$1,057±$37	$1,043±$8	▲ +$15	21/50
Median Rent Plus Utilities	$1,345±$38	$1,440±$10	▼ −$95	25/50
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$1,733±$50	$2,021±$21	▼ −$288	29/50
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities	$2,100±$98	$2,738±$29	▼ −$639	28/50
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49
Average Rent	$1,296±$24
10th Percentile Rent	$782±$93
25th Percentile Rent	$996±$32
Median Rent	$1,255±$38
75th Percentile Rent	$1,591±$60
90th Percentile Rent	$1,925±$36
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Average Rent	$1,296±$24	$1,452±$11	▼ −$156	24/50
10th Percentile Rent	$782±$93	$564±$21	▲ +$218	19/50
25th Percentile Rent	$996±$32	$913±$7	▲ +$83	18/50
Median Rent	$1,255±$38	$1,262±$12	▼ −$7	20/50
75th Percentile Rent	$1,591±$60	$1,868±$13	▼ −$277	24/50
90th Percentile Rent	$1,925±$36	$2,528±$38	▼ −$603	28/50
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Rent measure

Homeowner Costs With a Mortgage

Category	Ward 49
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$2,233±$189
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$1,228±$104
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$1,517±$85
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$1,983±$118
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$2,709±$148
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$3,342±$205
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$2,233±$189	$2,734±$24	▼ −$500	30/50
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$1,228±$104	$1,270±$14	▼ −$42	27/50
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$1,517±$85	$1,697±$14	▼ −$180	34/50
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$1,983±$118	$2,339±$17	▼ −$356	31/50
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$2,709±$148	$3,269±$31	▼ −$559	31/50
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage)	$3,342±$205	Over $4,000	▼ −$658+	30/50
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$2,502 ±94	$2,179 ±100	$2,233 ±189	▼ −$269▲ +$54▼ −$323
Chicago citywide	$2,855 ±19	$2,793 ±23	$2,734 ±24	▼ −$121▼ −$60▼ −$61
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars)	$1,888 ±71	$1,776 ±82	$2,233 ±189	▲ +$345▲ +$457▼ −$112
Chicago citywide	$2,154 ±14	$2,277 ±19	$2,734 ±24	▲ +$579▲ +$457▲ +$122
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$1,306 ±86	$1,199 ±136	$1,228 ±104	▼ −$78▲ +$29▼ −$107
Chicago citywide	$1,403 ±11	$1,356 ±11	$1,270 ±14	▼ −$133▼ −$86▼ −$47
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars)	$986 ±65	$977 ±111	$1,228 ±104	▲ +$242▲ +$251▼ −$9
Chicago citywide	$1,059 ±8	$1,105 ±9	$1,270 ±14	▲ +$212▲ +$165▲ +$46
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$1,745 ±80	$1,505 ±87	$1,517 ±85	▼ −$228▲ +$12▼ −$240
Chicago citywide	$1,874 ±12	$1,800 ±12	$1,697 ±14	▼ −$177▼ −$103▼ −$74
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars)	$1,317 ±61	$1,227 ±71	$1,517 ±85	▲ +$200▲ +$290▼ −$90
Chicago citywide	$1,414 ±9	$1,467 ±10	$1,697 ±14	▲ +$283▲ +$230▲ +$53
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$2,278 ±83	$2,089 ±91	$1,983 ±118	▼ −$294▼ −$106▼ −$188
Chicago citywide	$2,526 ±13	$2,422 ±13	$2,339 ±17	▼ −$187▼ −$83▼ −$103
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars)	$1,719 ±63	$1,703 ±74	$1,983 ±118	▲ +$264▲ +$280▼ −$16
Chicago citywide	$1,906 ±10	$1,974 ±11	$2,339 ±17	▲ +$433▲ +$365▲ +$68
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$2,999 ±135	$2,777 ±152	$2,709 ±148	▼ −$290▼ −$68▼ −$222
Chicago citywide	$3,447 ±25	$3,343 ±25	$3,269 ±31	▼ −$178▼ −$74▼ −$104
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars)	$2,263 ±102	$2,263 ±124	$2,709 ±148	▲ +$446▲ +$446– $0
Chicago citywide	$2,601 ±19	$2,724 ±20	$3,269 ±31	▲ +$668▲ +$544▲ +$123
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	—	$3,853 ±251	$3,342 ±205	—▼ −$512—
Chicago citywide	—	$4,578 ±59	—	———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars)	—	$3,140 ±205	$3,342 ±205	—▲ +$201—
Chicago citywide	—	$3,731 ±48	—	———

Monthly Homeowner Costs Without a Mortgage

Category	Ward 49
Average Monthly Owner Costs	$860±$52
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$424±$75
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$564±$70
Median Monthly Owner Costs	$817±$114
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$1,064±$68
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$1,404±$153
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs	$860±$52	$1,078±$22	▼ −$217	30/50
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$424±$75	$418±$8	▲ +$6	28/50
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$564±$70	$601±$8	▼ −$37	33/50
Median Monthly Owner Costs	$817±$114	$859±$10	▼ −$42	31/50
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$1,064±$68	$1,197±$18	▼ −$133	30/50
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs	$1,404±$153	Over $1,500	▼ −$96+	26/50
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$878 ±46	$881 ±87	$860 ±52	▼ −$18▼ −$20▲ +$3
Chicago citywide	$957 ±15	$1,028 ±10	$1,078 ±22	▲ +$121▲ +$50▲ +$71
Average Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars)	$663 ±34	$718 ±71	$860 ±52	▲ +$198▲ +$142▲ +$55
Chicago citywide	$722 ±11	$838 ±8	$1,078 ±22	▲ +$355▲ +$240▲ +$116
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$438 ±163	$463 ±125	$424 ±75	▼ −$14▼ −$39▲ +$25
Chicago citywide	$429 ±6	$469 ±7	$418 ±8	▼ −$11▼ −$51▲ +$40
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars)	$331 ±123	$378 ±102	$424 ±75	▲ +$94▲ +$47▲ +$47
Chicago citywide	$324 ±5	$382 ±5	$418 ±8	▲ +$95▲ +$36▲ +$59
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$676 ±96	$590 ±53	$564 ±70	▼ −$112▼ −$27▼ −$86
Chicago citywide	$586 ±6	$629 ±6	$601 ±8	▲ +$14▼ −$28▲ +$43
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars)	$510 ±73	$481 ±43	$564 ±70	▲ +$53▲ +$83▼ −$29
Chicago citywide	$442 ±4	$513 ±5	$601 ±8	▲ +$158▲ +$88▲ +$70
Median Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$874 ±53	$834 ±92	$817 ±114	▼ −$57▼ −$17▼ −$40
Chicago citywide	$815 ±9	$860 ±7	$859 ±10	▲ +$44▼ −$1▲ +$45
Median Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars)	$660 ±40	$680 ±75	$817 ±114	▲ +$158▲ +$138▲ +$20
Chicago citywide	$615 ±7	$701 ±6	$859 ±10	▲ +$244▲ +$158▲ +$86
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	—	$1,109 ±138	$1,064 ±68	—▼ −$44—
Chicago citywide	—	$1,206 ±14	$1,197 ±18	—▼ −$9—
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars)	—	$904 ±113	$1,064 ±68	—▲ +$161—
Chicago citywide	—	$983 ±12	$1,197 ±18	—▲ +$214—
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	—	$1,436 ±180	$1,404 ±153	—▼ −$32—
Chicago citywide	—	$1,767 ±35	—	———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars)	—	$1,170 ±147	$1,404 ±153	—▲ +$234—
Chicago citywide	—	$1,440 ±28	—	———

Home Values

Category	Ward 49
Average Home Value	$394,948±$122,091
10th Percentile Home Value	$131,268±$16,298
25th Percentile Home Value	$184,768±$12,811
Median Home Value	$270,234±$24,989
75th Percentile Home Value	$450,037±$34,817
90th Percentile Home Value	$658,410±$42,960
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s home value brackets. If a percentile of home values is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $1,000,000 in 2010–14 ($1,325,058 in 2024 dollars). It has been $2,000,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $2,453,983 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Average Home Value	$394,948±$122,091	$437,638±$7,358	▼ −$42,690	24/50
10th Percentile Home Value	$131,268±$16,298	$129,150±$3,756	▲ +$2,118	29/50
25th Percentile Home Value	$184,768±$12,811	$217,800±$1,804	▼ −$33,032	36/50
Median Home Value	$270,234±$24,989	$334,100±$2,424	▼ −$63,866	34/50
75th Percentile Home Value	$450,037±$34,817	$497,700±$3,730	▼ −$47,663	28/50
90th Percentile Home Value	$658,410±$42,960	$809,159±$15,691	▼ −$150,749	27/50
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s home value brackets. If a percentile of home values is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $1,000,000 in 2010–14 ($1,325,058 in 2024 dollars). It has been $2,000,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $2,453,983 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

	2010–14	2015–19	2020–24	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$311,032 ±23,472	$313,341 ±42,464	$394,948 ±122,091	▲ +$83,916▲ +$81,607▲ +$2,309
Chicago citywide	$386,614 ±5,106	$424,380 ±4,754	$437,638 ±7,358	▲ +$51,024▲ +$13,258▲ +$37,766
Average Home Value (nominal dollars)	$234,731 ±17,714	$255,373 ±34,608	$394,948 ±122,091	▲ +$160,217▲ +$139,575▲ +$20,642
Chicago citywide	$291,771 ±3,853	$345,871 ±3,874	$437,638 ±7,358	▲ +$145,867▲ +$91,768▲ +$54,099
10th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$113,428 ±5,451	$116,588 ±14,444	$131,268 ±16,298	▲ +$17,840▲ +$14,680▲ +$3,160
Chicago citywide	$115,330 ±1,421	$124,313 ±1,339	$129,150 ±3,756	▲ +$13,821▲ +$4,838▲ +$8,983
10th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars)	$85,602 ±4,114	$95,020 ±11,772	$131,268 ±16,298	▲ +$45,666▲ +$36,248▲ +$9,417
Chicago citywide	$87,037 ±1,072	$101,315 ±1,091	$129,150 ±3,756	▲ +$42,113▲ +$27,835▲ +$14,278
25th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$167,070 ±14,530	$176,854 ±12,796	$184,768 ±12,811	▲ +$17,698▲ +$7,915▲ +$9,784
Chicago citywide	$190,543 ±2,400	$199,018 ±1,255	$217,800 ±1,804	▲ +$27,257▲ +$18,782▲ +$8,475
25th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars)	$126,085 ±10,965	$144,136 ±10,429	$184,768 ±12,811	▲ +$58,683▲ +$40,632▲ +$18,051
Chicago citywide	$143,800 ±1,811	$162,200 ±1,023	$217,800 ±1,804	▲ +$74,000▲ +$55,600▲ +$18,400
Median Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$251,493 ±14,257	$250,450 ±14,689	$270,234 ±24,989	▲ +$18,741▲ +$19,785▼ −$1,044
Chicago citywide	$299,066 ±2,120	$316,564 ±2,118	$334,100 ±2,424	▲ +$35,034▲ +$17,536▲ +$17,498
Median Home Value (nominal dollars)	$189,798 ±10,759	$204,117 ±11,972	$270,234 ±24,989	▲ +$80,436▲ +$66,117▲ +$14,319
Chicago citywide	$225,700 ±1,600	$258,000 ±1,726	$334,100 ±2,424	▲ +$108,400▲ +$76,100▲ +$32,300
75th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$378,720 ±25,897	$384,467 ±33,394	$450,037 ±34,817	▲ +$71,317▲ +$65,570▲ +$5,747
Chicago citywide	$466,951 ±3,138	$490,797 ±3,892	$497,700 ±3,730	▲ +$30,749▲ +$6,903▲ +$23,846
75th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars)	$285,814 ±19,544	$313,341 ±27,216	$450,037 ±34,817	▲ +$164,223▲ +$136,696▲ +$27,528
Chicago citywide	$352,400 ±2,368	$400,000 ±3,172	$497,700 ±3,730	▲ +$145,300▲ +$97,700▲ +$47,600
90th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars)	$594,946 ±45,544	$580,662 ±38,581	$658,410 ±42,960	▲ +$63,464▲ +$77,748▼ −$14,283
Chicago citywide	$739,174 ±12,945	$835,769 ±9,047	$809,159 ±15,691	▲ +$69,986▼ −$26,610▲ +$96,595
90th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars)	$448,996 ±34,371	$473,241 ±31,444	$658,410 ±42,960	▲ +$209,414▲ +$185,169▲ +$24,245
Chicago citywide	$557,842 ±9,770	$681,153 ±7,373	$809,159 ±15,691	▲ +$251,317▲ +$128,006▲ +$123,311

Federal Housing Assistance

Sub-rows show

Category	Ward 49
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units)	7.2%7.2%2,146
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units)	4.7%65.3%1,402
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units)	0.4%5.1%110
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units)	2.1%28.6%614
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units)	0.1%0.9%20
Note: Counts housing units receiving federal rental assistance as a share of all housing units, excluding Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. The four program rows are specific HUD programs; “Other project-based programs” combines Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disability), and smaller project-based programs. These are administrative records rather than survey estimates, so they have no margin of error.
Universe: Total housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units)	7.2%7.2%2,146	8.3%8.3%106,578	▼ -1.1%▼ -1.1%	21/50
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units)	4.7%65.3%1,402	4.8%57.2%60,910	▼ -0.1%▲ +8.2%	18/5024/50
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units)	0.4%5.1%110	1.1%13.8%14,721	▼ -0.8%▼ -8.7%	25/5033/50
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units)	2.1%28.6%614	2.1%25.7%27,383	▼ -0.1%▲ +2.9%	16/5016/50
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units)	0.1%0.9%20	0.3%3.3%3,564	▼ -0.2%▼ -2.4%	27/5032/50
Note: Counts housing units receiving federal rental assistance as a share of all housing units, excluding Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. The four program rows are specific HUD programs; “Other project-based programs” combines Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disability), and smaller project-based programs. These are administrative records rather than survey estimates, so they have no margin of error.
Universe: Total housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025

	2014	2019	2025	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units	6.8%1,922	7.4%2,114	7.2%2,146	▲ +0.4 pp▲ +224▼ −0.2 pp▲ +32▲ +0.6 pp▲ +192
Chicago citywide	8.8%104,550	8.5%103,479	8.3%106,578	▼ −0.4 pp▲ +2,028▼ −0.2 pp▲ +3,099▼ −0.3 pp▼ −1,071
Housing Choice Vouchers	2.6%750	4.8%1,367	4.7%1,402	▲ +2.1 pp▲ +652▼ −0.1 pp▲ +35▲ +2.1 pp▲ +617
Chicago citywide	4.3%51,601	4.6%55,987	4.8%60,910	▲ +0.4 pp▲ +9,309▲ +0.2 pp▲ +4,923▲ +0.3 pp▲ +4,386
Public Housing	1.8%505	0.4%110	0.4%110	▼ −1.4 pp▼ −395– 0.0 pp– 0▼ −1.4 pp▼ −395
Chicago citywide	1.8%21,159	1.3%16,094	1.2%14,721	▼ −0.6 pp▼ −6,438▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,373▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,065
Project-Based Section 8	2.2%621	2.2%618	2.1%614	▼ −0.1 pp▼ −7▼ −0.1 pp▼ −4– 0.0 pp▼ −3
Chicago citywide	2.2%25,940	2.2%26,951	2.1%27,383	– 0.0 pp▲ +1,443▼ −0.1 pp▲ +432– 0.0 pp▲ +1,011
Other Project-Based Programs	0.2%46	0.1%20	0.1%20	▼ −0.1 pp▼ −26– 0.0 pp– 0▼ −0.1 pp▼ −26
Chicago citywide	0.5%5,850	0.4%4,447	0.3%3,564	▼ −0.2 pp▼ −2,286▼ −0.1 pp▼ −883▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,403

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Characteristics of Federal Housing Assistance Recipients

Category	Ward 49
Average Household Income	$16,374
Average Tenant-Paid Rent	$395
Average Monthly Government Spending	$1,301
Below 30% of Area Median Income	84.5%1,613
With Children	19.6%374
Head or Spouse Has a Disability	36.2%691
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this ward. Tenant-paid rent is the household’s own share of the rent after the subsidy; monthly government spending is what HUD pays toward that household’s housing. Area median income is calculated by HUD for the surrounding metropolitan area, not for this ward. The “With Children” measure is available only for 2020–2024; it is shown as blank for 2010–2014 and 2015–2019 in historical views. In Count view, household counts are estimated by applying each share to the number of HUD-assisted households in this ward.
Universe: HUD-assisted households · Geography: Census tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025 (administrative data; no margin of error)

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Average Household Income	$16,374	$17,032	▼ -$658	37/50
Average Tenant-Paid Rent	$395	$425	▼ -$30	42/50
Average Monthly Government Spending	$1,301	$1,389	▼ -$88	33/50
Below 30% of Area Median Income	84.5%1,613	83.0%77,427	▲ +1.5 pp	12/50
With Children	19.6%374	31.0%28,919	▼ -11.4 pp	37/50
Head or Spouse Has a Disability	36.2%691	32.0%29,852	▲ +4.2 pp	16/50
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this ward. Tenant-paid rent is the household’s own share of the rent after the subsidy; monthly government spending is what HUD pays toward that household’s housing. Area median income is calculated by HUD for the surrounding metropolitan area, not for this ward. The “With Children” measure is available only for 2020–2024; it is shown as blank for 2010–2014 and 2015–2019 in historical views. In Count view, household counts are estimated by applying each share to the number of HUD-assisted households in this ward.
Universe: HUD-assisted households · Geography: Census tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025 (administrative data; no margin of error)

	2014	2019	2025	2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Household Income	$11,408	$13,041	$16,369	▲ +$4,960▲ +$3,327▲ +$1,633
Chicago citywide	$12,156	$13,665	$17,032	▲ +$4,876▲ +$3,367▲ +$1,509
Average Tenant-Paid Rent	$281	$314	$394	▲ +$113▲ +$80▲ +$33
Chicago citywide	$310	$340	$425	▲ +$115▲ +$85▲ +$30
Average Monthly Government Spending	$882	$915	$1,301	▲ +$420▲ +$386▲ +$34
Chicago citywide	$916	$1,017	$1,389	▲ +$473▲ +$372▲ +$101
Below 30% of Area Median Income	83.4%—	84.0%—	84.5%—	▲ +1.0 pp—▲ +0.5 pp—▲ +0.6 pp—
Chicago citywide	80.0%—	81.0%—	83.0%—	▲ +3.0 pp—▲ +2.0 pp—▲ +1.0 pp—
With Children	—	—	19.7%—	——————
Chicago citywide	—	—	31.0%—	——————
Head or Spouse Has a Disability	42.4%—	42.1%—	36.1%—	▼ −6.3 pp—▼ −6.0 pp—▼ −0.3 pp—

Environment

Tree Canopy and Land Cover

Category	Ward 49
Total Tree Canopy	24.5%295 acres
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy)	66.3%797 acres
Natural Open Surfaces	9.1%110 acres
Note: These estimates do not have margins of error because they are derived from classified aerial imagery, not a survey.
Universe: Land area classified from high-resolution aerial imagery · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: USDA Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, and PlanIT Geo National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests, 2026

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Total Tree Canopy	24.5%295 acres	18.4%25,934 acres	▲ +6.2%	8/50
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy)	66.3%797 acres	60.2%84,955 acres	▲ +6.2%	24/50
Natural Open Surfaces	9.1%110 acres	21.5%30,331 acres	▼ -12.3%	45/50
Note: These estimates do not have margins of error because they are derived from classified aerial imagery, not a survey.
Universe: Land area classified from high-resolution aerial imagery · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: USDA Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, and PlanIT Geo National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests, 2026

Population Vulnerable to Extreme Heat

Category	Ward 49
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors	23.2% ±3.7 pp13,112 ±2,111
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors	47.4% ±4.0 pp26,807 ±2,285
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors	29.4% ±3.6 pp16,599 ±2,034
Homes Without Air Conditioning	6.8%3,836
Note: Heat vulnerability risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation — see the full list of risk factors and how they are measured. The air conditioning figures are modeled estimates from the Census Bureau’s Local Air Conditioning Estimates and do not have a margin of error.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors	23.2%±3.7 pp13,112±2,111	26.1%±0.5 pp708,175±13,883	▼ -2.9%	30/50
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors	47.4%±4.0 pp26,807±2,285	44.1%±0.6 pp1,195,501±15,477	▲ +3.3%	10/50
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors	29.4%±3.6 pp16,599±2,034	29.8%±0.5 pp807,550±13,776	▼ -0.4%	27/50
Homes Without Air Conditioning	6.8%3,836	4.2%114,618	▲ +2.6%	4/50
Note: Heat vulnerability risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation — see the full list of risk factors and how they are measured. The air conditioning figures are modeled estimates from the Census Bureau’s Local Air Conditioning Estimates and do not have a margin of error.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates

Transportation & Commuting

How Workers Commute

Category	Ward 49
Drove Alone	50.0% ±3.3 pp12,568 ±822
Carpooled	6.0% ±1.6 pp1,510 ±396
Public Transit	32.0% ±2.9 pp8,048 ±738
Walked	7.2% ±1.8 pp1,812 ±440
Bikes	2.4% ±1.0 pp605 ±246
Other Commute Mode	1.2% ±0.7 pp292 ±174
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Drove Alone	50.0%±3.3 pp12,568±822	56.6%±0.4 pp772,696±5,998	▼ -6.7%	38/50
Carpooled	6.0%±1.6 pp1,510±396	9.3%±0.3 pp126,918±3,980	▼ -3.3%	40/50
Public Transit	32.0%±2.9 pp8,048±738	22.4%±0.4 pp305,691±6,011	▲ +9.6%	8/50
Walked	7.2%±1.8 pp1,812±440	7.3%±0.3 pp100,269±3,456	▼ -0.1%	12/50
Bikes	2.4%±1.0 pp605±246	1.8%±0.1 pp24,441±1,693	▲ +0.6%	17/50
Other Commute Mode	1.2%±0.7 pp292±174	2.5%±0.1 pp34,356±1,772	▼ -1.4%	33/50
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Commute Time

Category	Ward 49
Average Commute Time (minutes)	36 min±1.1 min
Less Than 15 Minutes	11.0% ±2.1 pp2,746 ±527
15–29 Minutes	26.5% ±2.8 pp6,631 ±705
30–44 Minutes	28.4% ±3.2 pp7,123 ±802
45–59 Minutes	16.4% ±2.5 pp4,113 ±625
60 Minutes or More	17.8% ±2.2 pp4,451 ±555
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Average Commute Time (minutes)	36 min±1.1 min	33 min±0.2 min	▲ +3 min	14/50
Less Than 15 Minutes	11.0%±2.1 pp2,746±527	13.0%±0.3 pp140,252±3,438	▼ -2.1%	30/50
15–29 Minutes	26.5%±2.8 pp6,631±705	29.9%±0.5 pp322,586±5,056	▼ -3.5%	32/50
30–44 Minutes	28.4%±3.2 pp7,123±802	29.6%±0.4 pp318,782±4,584	▼ -1.2%	32/50
45–59 Minutes	16.4%±2.5 pp4,113±625	14.0%±0.3 pp151,451±3,075	▲ +2.4%	16/50
60 Minutes or More	17.8%±2.2 pp4,451±555	13.4%±0.3 pp144,940±3,715	▲ +4.3%	11/50
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Category	Ward 49
Average Vehicles per Household	0.84±0.05
Households With No Vehicle	35.9% ±2.9 pp9,700 ±789
Households With 1 Vehicle	45.8% ±2.8 pp12,399 ±759
Households With 2 or More Vehicles	18.3% ±2.3 pp4,946 ±634
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Average Vehicles per Household	0.84±0.05	1.12±0.01	▼ −0.28	41/50
Households With No Vehicle	35.9%±2.9 pp9,700±789	26.6%±0.4 pp308,497±5,087	▲ +9.3%	11/50
Households With 1 Vehicle	45.8%±2.8 pp12,399±759	45.2%±0.4 pp524,900±5,145	▲ +0.6%	20/50
Households With 2 or More Vehicles	18.3%±2.3 pp4,946±634	28.2%±0.4 pp326,808±4,200	▼ -9.9%	39/50
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Where Ward 49 Residents Work

Category	Ward 49
Loop	16.4%4,235
Near North Side	10.0%2,581
Near West Side	5.1%1,316
Rogers Park	4.8%1,228
Lake View	2.2%569
All other city neighborhoods	21.0%5,418
Outside the city	40.4%10,404
↳ Evanston city, IL	6.5%1,683
↳ Skokie village, IL	3.5%907
↳ Northbrook village, IL	1.2%309
↳ Schaumburg village, IL	1.0%269
↳ Lincolnwood village, IL	1.0%264
↳ All other Illinois locations	24.8%6,384
Out of state	2.3%588
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for ward 49 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference
Loop	16.4%4,235	21.5%259,168	▼ -5.1%
Near North Side	10.0%2,581	9.1%109,334	▲ +0.9%
Near West Side	5.1%1,316	6.7%80,119	▼ -1.5%
Rogers Park	4.8%1,228	0.6%7,134	▲ +4.2%
Lake View	2.2%569	1.4%17,185	▲ +0.8%
All other city neighborhoods	21.0%5,418	21.1%253,663	0%
Outside the city	40.4%10,404	35.9%432,365	▲ +4.5%
↳ Evanston city, IL	6.5%1,683	1.5%17,547	▲ +5.1%
↳ Skokie village, IL	3.5%907	1.3%15,779	▲ +2.2%
↳ Northbrook village, IL	1.2%309	0.6%7,517	▲ +0.6%
↳ Schaumburg village, IL	1.0%269	0.9%10,377	▲ +0.2%
↳ Lincolnwood village, IL	1.0%264	0.4%4,923	▲ +0.6%
↳ All other Illinois locations	24.8%6,384	27.4%330,297	▼ -2.6%
Out of state	2.3%588	2.2%26,136	▲ +0.1%
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for ward 49 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

	2014	2019	2023	2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Loop	15.9%3,946	16.5%4,391	16.4%4,235	▲ +0.5 pp▲ +289▼ −0.1 pp▼ −156▲ +0.6 pp▲ +445
Chicago citywide	20.0%224,635	21.0%252,791	21.5%259,168	▲ +1.5 pp▲ +34,533▲ +0.5 pp▲ +6,377▲ +1.0 pp▲ +28,156
Near North Side	10.3%2,544	10.2%2,718	10.0%2,581	▼ −0.3 pp▲ +37▼ −0.2 pp▼ −137▼ −0.1 pp▲ +174
Chicago citywide	8.2%92,142	9.4%112,858	9.1%109,334	▲ +0.9 pp▲ +17,192▼ −0.3 pp▼ −3,524▲ +1.2 pp▲ +20,716
Near West Side	4.7%1,169	5.2%1,387	5.1%1,316	▲ +0.4 pp▲ +147▼ −0.1 pp▼ −71▲ +0.5 pp▲ +218
Chicago citywide	6.2%69,083	6.6%79,757	6.7%80,119	▲ +0.5 pp▲ +11,036– 0.0 pp▲ +362▲ +0.5 pp▲ +10,674
Rogers Park	5.1%1,261	5.0%1,334	4.8%1,228	▼ −0.3 pp▼ −33▼ −0.2 pp▼ −106▼ −0.1 pp▲ +73
Chicago citywide	0.6%6,788	0.6%7,066	0.6%7,134	– 0.0 pp▲ +346– 0.0 pp▲ +68– 0.0 pp▲ +278
Lake View	1.9%478	2.5%675	2.2%569	▲ +0.3 pp▲ +91▼ −0.3 pp▼ −106▲ +0.6 pp▲ +197
Chicago citywide	1.4%15,246	1.6%19,005	1.4%17,185	▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,939▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,820▲ +0.2 pp▲ +3,759
All other city neighborhoods	22.3%5,527	21.2%5,630	21.0%5,418	▼ −1.3 pp▼ −109▼ −0.1 pp▼ −212▼ −1.1 pp▲ +103
Chicago citywide	22.9%257,015	21.5%259,132	21.1%253,663	▼ −1.8 pp▼ −3,352▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,469▼ −1.4 pp▲ +2,117
Outside the city	39.3%9,729	39.3%10,458	40.4%10,404	▲ +1.1 pp▲ +675▲ +1.1 pp▼ −54– 0.0 pp▲ +729
Chicago citywide	36.8%412,807	35.7%430,135	35.9%432,365	▼ −0.9 pp▲ +19,558▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2,230▼ −1.0 pp▲ +17,328
Evanston city, IL	7.5%1,857	7.3%1,940	6.5%1,683	▼ −1.0 pp▼ −174▼ −0.8 pp▼ −257▼ −0.2 pp▲ +83
Chicago citywide	1.6%17,922	1.6%18,922	1.5%17,547	▼ −0.1 pp▼ −375▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,375– 0.0 pp▲ +1,000
Skokie village, IL	3.1%765	3.3%880	3.5%907	▲ +0.4 pp▲ +142▲ +0.2 pp▲ +27▲ +0.2 pp▲ +115
Chicago citywide	1.1%12,426	1.1%12,901	1.3%15,779	▲ +0.2 pp▲ +3,353▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2,878– 0.0 pp▲ +475
Northbrook village, IL	0.9%231	1.2%322	1.2%309	▲ +0.3 pp▲ +78– 0.0 pp▼ −13▲ +0.3 pp▲ +91
Chicago citywide	0.6%7,091	0.6%7,489	0.6%7,517	– 0.0 pp▲ +426– 0.0 pp▲ +28– 0.0 pp▲ +398
Schaumburg village, IL	1.1%261	1.0%276	1.0%269	– 0.0 pp▲ +8– 0.0 pp▼ −7– 0.0 pp▲ +15
Chicago citywide	1.1%11,818	1.0%11,930	0.9%10,377	▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,441▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,553▼ −0.1 pp▲ +112
Lincolnwood village, IL	0.6%159	0.9%243	1.0%264	▲ +0.4 pp▲ +105▲ +0.1 pp▲ +21▲ +0.3 pp▲ +84
Chicago citywide	0.3%3,718	0.4%4,392	0.4%4,923	▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,205– 0.0 pp▲ +531– 0.0 pp▲ +674
All other Illinois locations	23.2%5,751	23.2%6,173	24.8%6,384	▲ +1.6 pp▲ +633▲ +1.6 pp▲ +211– 0.0 pp▲ +422
Chicago citywide	28.0%314,112	27.1%326,235	27.4%330,297	▼ −0.5 pp▲ +16,185▲ +0.3 pp▲ +4,062▼ −0.9 pp▲ +12,123
Out of state	2.0%502	2.2%578	2.3%588	▲ +0.3 pp▲ +86▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10▲ +0.1 pp▲ +76
Chicago citywide	2.2%24,577	2.3%27,198	2.2%26,136	– 0.0 pp▲ +1,559▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,062▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,621

Home Neighborhoods of People Working in Ward 49

Category	Ward 49
Rogers Park	9.1%1,012
West Ridge	4.3%472
Edgewater	3.6%397
Lake View	2.4%264
Uptown	2.3%251
All other city neighborhoods	29.5%3,268
Outside the city	48.8%5,400
↳ Skokie village, IL	3.8%422
↳ Evanston city, IL	3.0%332
↳ Oak Park village, IL	1.7%183
↳ Niles village, IL	1.4%158
↳ Des Plaines city, IL	1.3%140
↳ All other Illinois locations	35.2%3,897
Out of state	2.4%268
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for people working in ward 49; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference
Rogers Park	9.1%1,012	1.0%14,965	▲ +8.1%
West Ridge	4.3%472	1.1%16,381	▲ +3.1%
Edgewater	3.6%397	1.3%19,319	▲ +2.3%
Lake View	2.4%264	3.1%44,776	▼ -0.7%
Uptown	2.3%251	1.4%21,153	▲ +0.8%
All other city neighborhoods	29.5%3,268	37.1%542,952	▼ -7.6%
Outside the city	48.8%5,400	47.2%691,556	▲ +1.6%
↳ Skokie village, IL	3.8%422	0.9%12,545	▲ +3.0%
↳ Evanston city, IL	3.0%332	0.9%13,044	▲ +2.1%
↳ Oak Park village, IL	1.7%183	0.9%13,459	▲ +0.7%
↳ Niles village, IL	1.4%158	0.3%4,639	▲ +1.1%
↳ Des Plaines city, IL	1.3%140	0.5%8,039	▲ +0.7%
↳ All other Illinois locations	35.2%3,897	37.0%540,957	▼ -1.7%
Out of state	2.4%268	4.9%72,124	▼ -2.5%
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for people working in ward 49; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this ward. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023

	2014	2019	2023	2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Rogers Park	9.4%1,199	10.7%1,190	9.1%1,012	▼ −0.3 pp▼ −187▼ −1.5 pp▼ −178▲ +1.3 pp▼ −9
Chicago citywide	1.1%14,602	1.1%15,644	1.0%14,965	▼ −0.1 pp▲ +363▼ −0.1 pp▼ −679– 0.0 pp▲ +1,042
West Ridge	6.9%880	5.4%603	4.3%472	▼ −2.6 pp▼ −408▼ −1.1 pp▼ −131▼ −1.5 pp▼ −277
Chicago citywide	1.2%15,893	1.2%16,926	1.1%16,381	▼ −0.1 pp▲ +488▼ −0.1 pp▼ −545– 0.0 pp▲ +1,033
Edgewater	4.6%589	4.9%548	3.6%397	▼ −1.0 pp▼ −192▼ −1.3 pp▼ −151▲ +0.3 pp▼ −41
Chicago citywide	1.4%18,970	1.4%19,919	1.3%19,319	▼ −0.1 pp▲ +349▼ −0.1 pp▼ −600– 0.0 pp▲ +949
Lake View	2.3%288	2.6%291	2.4%264	▲ +0.1 pp▼ −24▼ −0.2 pp▼ −27▲ +0.3 pp▲ +3
Chicago citywide	3.2%41,852	3.2%45,855	3.1%44,776	▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,924▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,079▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,003
Uptown	2.3%298	2.6%289	2.3%251	▼ −0.1 pp▼ −47▼ −0.3 pp▼ −38▲ +0.3 pp▼ −9
Chicago citywide	1.5%19,418	1.5%21,736	1.4%21,153	– 0.0 pp▲ +1,735▼ −0.1 pp▼ −583▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,318
All other city neighborhoods	25.2%3,208	28.7%3,200	29.5%3,268	▲ +4.3 pp▲ +60▲ +0.8 pp▲ +68▲ +3.5 pp▼ −8
Chicago citywide	38.3%503,539	38.2%541,560	37.1%542,952	▼ −1.2 pp▲ +39,413▼ −1.1 pp▲ +1,392▼ −0.1 pp▲ +38,021
Outside the city	49.2%6,265	45.1%5,026	48.8%5,400	▼ −0.4 pp▼ −865▲ +3.7 pp▲ +374▼ −4.1 pp▼ −1,239
Chicago citywide	45.9%603,753	45.4%642,891	47.2%691,556	▲ +1.3 pp▲ +87,803▲ +1.9 pp▲ +48,665▼ −0.6 pp▲ +39,138
Skokie village, IL	5.3%676	3.9%431	3.8%422	▼ −1.5 pp▼ −254▼ −0.1 pp▼ −9▼ −1.4 pp▼ −245
Chicago citywide	0.9%12,311	0.9%12,525	0.9%12,545	▼ −0.1 pp▲ +234– 0.0 pp▲ +20▼ −0.1 pp▲ +214
Evanston city, IL	3.5%441	3.9%434	3.0%332	▼ −0.5 pp▼ −109▼ −0.9 pp▼ −102▲ +0.4 pp▼ −7
Chicago citywide	0.9%12,386	0.9%13,410	0.9%13,044	▼ −0.1 pp▲ +658▼ −0.1 pp▼ −366– 0.0 pp▲ +1,024
Oak Park village, IL	1.5%187	1.9%215	1.7%183	▲ +0.2 pp▼ −4▼ −0.3 pp▼ −32▲ +0.5 pp▲ +28
Chicago citywide	1.0%12,513	0.9%13,154	0.9%13,459	– 0.0 pp▲ +946– 0.0 pp▲ +305– 0.0 pp▲ +641
Niles village, IL	1.6%199	1.0%114	1.4%158	▼ −0.1 pp▼ −41▲ +0.4 pp▲ +44▼ −0.5 pp▼ −85
Chicago citywide	0.3%4,058	0.3%4,432	0.3%4,639	– 0.0 pp▲ +581– 0.0 pp▲ +207– 0.0 pp▲ +374
Des Plaines city, IL	0.9%111	0.9%105	1.3%140	▲ +0.4 pp▲ +29▲ +0.3 pp▲ +35▲ +0.1 pp▼ −6
Chicago citywide	0.5%6,821	0.5%7,586	0.5%8,039	– 0.0 pp▲ +1,218– 0.0 pp▲ +453– 0.0 pp▲ +765
All other Illinois locations	34.0%4,327	30.9%3,447	35.2%3,897	▲ +1.2 pp▼ −430▲ +4.3 pp▲ +450▼ −3.1 pp▼ −880
Chicago citywide	35.6%467,892	35.1%497,967	37.0%540,957	▲ +1.4 pp▲ +73,065▲ +1.8 pp▲ +42,990▼ −0.5 pp▲ +30,075
Out of state	2.2%284	2.4%265	2.4%268	▲ +0.2 pp▼ −16– 0.0 pp▲ +3▲ +0.1 pp▼ −19
Chicago citywide	4.9%63,789	4.8%68,287	4.9%72,124	▲ +0.1 pp▲ +8,335▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,837– 0.0 pp▲ +4,498

Technology Access

Household Computer Access

Category	Ward 49
No Computer or Smartphone	3.3% ±1.7 pp905 ±467
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop	9.6% ±1.8 pp2,598 ±488
Desktop or Laptop Available	84.2% ±1.7 pp22,759 ±473
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
No Computer or Smartphone	3.3%±1.7 pp905±467	5.1%±0.2 pp58,709±2,246	▼ -1.7%	38/50
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop	9.6%±1.8 pp2,598±488	10.4%±0.3 pp120,218±3,642	▼ -0.8%	32/50
Desktop or Laptop Available	84.2%±1.7 pp22,759±473	79.7%±0.4 pp924,956±4,919	▲ +4.4%	15/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Category	Ward 49
Has Internet Access	94.8% ±1.5 pp25,644 ±406
Cellular Data Plan Only	12.4% ±2.0 pp3,355 ±546
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription	4.0% ±1.1 pp1,078 ±310
No Internet Access	5.2% ±1.8 pp1,401 ±484
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Has Internet Access	94.8%±1.5 pp25,644±406	93.1%±0.3 pp1,080,419±3,310	▲ +1.7%	13/50
Cellular Data Plan Only	12.4%±2.0 pp3,355±546	12.5%±0.3 pp145,219±3,463	▼ -0.1%	27/50
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription	4.0%±1.1 pp1,078±310	3.9%±0.2 pp45,350±1,940	▲ +0.1%	21/50
No Internet Access	5.2%±1.8 pp1,401±484	6.9%±0.2 pp79,786±2,730	▼ -1.7%	38/50
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Category	Ward 49
Uninsured Residents	13.8% ±1.9 pp7,775 ±1,055
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19	5.1% ±2.8 pp2,901 ±1,589
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64	16.7% ±2.3 pp9,446 ±1,315
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older	5.9% ±5.6 pp3,335 ±3,138
Note: The 2010–2014 child rate is for ages under 18 and its younger-adult rate is for ages 18–64; later releases use under 19 and ages 19–64. The insurance coverage question itself is unchanged; all-residents and 65+ rates use the same age definitions across periods.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms); each by-age rate is a share of that age group, not of all residents · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Uninsured Residents	13.8%±1.9 pp7,775±1,055	9.8%±0.2 pp264,391±5,512	▲ +4.0%	10/50
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19	5.1%±2.8 pp2,901±1,589	3.9%±0.3 pp104,687±8,689	▲ +1.3%	14/50
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64	16.7%±2.3 pp9,446±1,315	13.3%±0.3 pp361,430±8,202	▲ +3.4%	18/50
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older	5.9%±5.6 pp3,335±3,138	1.7%±0.3 pp46,718±7,559	▲ +4.2%	1/50
Note: The 2010–2014 child rate is for ages under 18 and its younger-adult rate is for ages 18–64; later releases use under 19 and ages 19–64. The insurance coverage question itself is unchanged; all-residents and 65+ rates use the same age definitions across periods.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms); each by-age rate is a share of that age group, not of all residents · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health Insurance Coverage Types

Category	Ward 49
Insured (Any Coverage)	86.2% ±1.9 pp47,377 ±1,025
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance	49.9% ±2.2 pp27,434 ±1,224
Direct-Purchase Insurance	9.9% ±1.2 pp5,429 ±684
Medicare	11.0% ±1.3 pp6,054 ±693
Medicaid	20.0% ±2.0 pp11,000 ±1,090
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA)	0.1% ±0.3 pp30 ±157
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified	3.4% ±1.0 pp1,859 ±566
Uninsured	13.8% ±1.9 pp7,557 ±1,025
Note: People can have more than one type of health insurance, so coverage type rows are not mutually exclusive and will not sum to the insured total. Some multiple-coverage combinations are not attributed to a specific coverage type and are grouped as “Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified.” Medicaid includes other means-tested public insurance types such as CHIP.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Insured (Any Coverage)	86.2%±1.9 pp47,377±1,025	90.2%±0.2 pp2,424,871±5,689	▼ -4.0%	41/50
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance	49.9%±2.2 pp27,434±1,224	51.2%±0.4 pp1,376,912±9,468	▼ -1.3%	27/50
Direct-Purchase Insurance	9.9%±1.2 pp5,429±684	8.5%±0.2 pp227,424±5,112	▲ +1.4%	14/50
Medicare	11.0%±1.3 pp6,054±693	12.6%±0.2 pp339,804±4,911	▼ -1.6%	38/50
Medicaid	20.0%±2.0 pp11,000±1,090	22.2%±0.3 pp596,931±7,773	▼ -2.2%	30/50
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA)	0.1%±0.3 pp30±157	0.3%±0.0 pp7,201±787	▼ -0.2%	47/50
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified	3.4%±1.0 pp1,859±566	3.8%±0.1 pp102,777±3,544	▼ -0.4%	27/50
Uninsured	13.8%±1.9 pp7,557±1,025	9.8%±0.2 pp262,018±5,689	▲ +4.0%	10/50
Note: People can have more than one type of health insurance, so coverage type rows are not mutually exclusive and will not sum to the insured total. Some multiple-coverage combinations are not attributed to a specific coverage type and are grouped as “Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified.” Medicaid includes other means-tested public insurance types such as CHIP.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability

Category	Ward 49
Adults With at Least One Disability	15.8% ±1.7 pp7,497 ±813
Mobility Disability	5.6% ±1.0 pp2,649 ±470
Hearing Disability	1.6% ±0.5 pp739 ±231
Vision Disability	2.8% ±0.8 pp1,321 ±380
Cognitive Disability	9.0% ±1.4 pp4,256 ±677
Self-Care Disability	1.6% ±0.5 pp772 ±259
Independent Living Disability	4.4% ±0.7 pp2,096 ±353
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability	15.8%±1.7 pp7,497±813	14.0%±0.2 pp303,665±4,797	▲ +1.7%	16/50
Mobility Disability	5.6%±1.0 pp2,649±470	7.6%±0.2 pp163,666±3,398	▼ -2.0%	38/50
Hearing Disability	1.6%±0.5 pp739±231	2.8%±0.1 pp61,430±2,337	▼ -1.3%	48/50
Vision Disability	2.8%±0.8 pp1,321±380	3.0%±0.1 pp64,544±2,269	▼ -0.2%	25/50
Cognitive Disability	9.0%±1.4 pp4,256±677	5.2%±0.1 pp112,824±2,939	▲ +3.7%	2/50
Self-Care Disability	1.6%±0.5 pp772±259	2.7%±0.1 pp57,758±2,261	▼ -1.0%	41/50
Independent Living Disability	4.4%±0.7 pp2,096±353	5.7%±0.2 pp123,651±3,247	▼ -1.3%	38/50
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Incidence of Health Problems

Category	Ward 49
Arthritis	18.8%8,162
High Blood Pressure	28.3%12,317
Cancer	5.0%2,173
Current Asthma	10.4%4,511
Coronary Heart Disease	4.5%1,961
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)	5.4%2,350
Diabetes	10.6%4,625
High Cholesterol	30.8%13,403
Obesity	32.2%14,007
Stroke	2.8%1,239
Lost All Natural Teeth	1.8%794
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for all teeth lost; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Arthritis	18.8%8,162	19.6%409,178	▼ -0.8%	29/50
High Blood Pressure	28.3%12,317	29.7%620,030	▼ -1.4%	26/50
Cancer	5.0%2,173	5.0%104,382	0%	25/50
Current Asthma	10.4%4,511	10.2%212,940	▲ +0.2%	19/50
Coronary Heart Disease	4.5%1,961	4.8%100,207	▼ -0.3%	34/50
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)	5.4%2,350	5.5%114,820	▼ -0.1%	22/50
Diabetes	10.6%4,625	12.0%250,517	▼ -1.4%	33/50
High Cholesterol	30.8%13,403	31.6%659,696	▼ -0.8%	34/50
Obesity	32.2%14,007	32.6%680,572	▼ -0.4%	27/50
Stroke	2.8%1,239	3.3%68,892	▼ -0.5%	30/50
Lost All Natural Teeth	1.8%794	2.5%52,249	▼ -0.7%	34/50
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for all teeth lost; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Health Risk Behaviors

Category	Ward 49
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days	19.8%8,612
Current Cigarette Smoking	12.0%5,224
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity	22.4%9,760
Short Sleep Duration	37.7%16,411
Note: Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking means smoking every day or some days. Physical inactivity means no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration means averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for short sleep duration; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days	19.8%8,612	19.0%396,652	▲ +0.8%	20/50
Current Cigarette Smoking	12.0%5,224	11.9%248,430	▲ +0.1%	23/50
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity	22.4%9,760	24.7%515,648	▼ -2.3%	31/50
Short Sleep Duration	37.7%16,411	37.8%789,129	▼ -0.1%	24/50
Note: Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking means smoking every day or some days. Physical inactivity means no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration means averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for short sleep duration; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Overall Health Status

Category	Ward 49
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health	19.3%8,380
Frequent Physical Distress	11.3%4,925
Note: Frequent physical distress means self-reported physical health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health	19.3%8,380	21.1%440,493	▼ -1.8%	31/50
Frequent Physical Distress	11.3%4,925	11.8%246,342	▼ -0.5%	30/50
Note: Frequent physical distress means self-reported physical health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Preventive Care

Category	Ward 49
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure	69.6%30,293
Routine Checkup in Past Year	75.6%32,898
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years	85.5%37,215
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening	55.1%23,997
Dental Visit in Past Year	58.5%25,441
Mammogram in Past 2 Years	73.3%31,902
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for routine checkup, cholesterol screening, and blood-pressure medication, and 2022 for colorectal screening, dental visit, and mammography; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure	69.6%30,293	72.5%1,513,542	▼ -2.9%	32/50
Routine Checkup in Past Year	75.6%32,898	76.2%1,590,785	▼ -0.6%	28/50
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years	85.5%37,215	86.2%1,799,549	▼ -0.7%	32/50
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening	55.1%23,997	55.8%1,164,905	▼ -0.7%	28/50
Dental Visit in Past Year	58.5%25,441	58.4%1,219,184	▲ +0.1%	23/50
Mammogram in Past 2 Years	73.3%31,902	74.2%1,549,032	▼ -0.9%	29/50
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for routine checkup, cholesterol screening, and blood-pressure medication, and 2022 for colorectal screening, dental visit, and mammography; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Mental Health

Category	Ward 49
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression	20.5%8,943
Frequent Mental Distress	16.7%7,263
Lack of Social/Emotional Support	26.9%11,717
Loneliness	35.3%15,354
Note: Frequent mental distress means mental health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness means feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support means sometimes, rarely, or never getting the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Category	Ward 49	City	Difference	Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression	20.5%8,943	19.1%398,740	▲ +1.4%	7/50
Frequent Mental Distress	16.7%7,263	16.0%334,023	▲ +0.7%	20/50
Lack of Social/Emotional Support	26.9%11,717	28.2%588,716	▼ -1.3%	33/50
Loneliness	35.3%15,354	35.8%747,377	▼ -0.5%	29/50
Note: Frequent mental distress means mental health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness means feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support means sometimes, rarely, or never getting the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

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Chicago City Council Ward 49

Ward 49 at a Glance

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