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Overview for Near West Side, IL

66,096 people live in Near West Side, where the median age is 33 and the average individual income is $68,654. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

66,096

Total Population

33 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$68,654

Average individual Income

Around Near West Side, IL

There's plenty to do around Near West Side, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

87
Very Walkable
Walking Score
96
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
77
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including pig & fire, Way Too Gouda, and Snack Oasis.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.28 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.37 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.12 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.05 miles 25 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.81 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.39 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Near West Side, IL

Near West Side has 34,397 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Near West Side do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 66,096 people call Near West Side home. The population density is 24,160.331 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

66,096

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33

Median Age

51.01 / 48.99%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
34,397

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$68,654

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Near West Side, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Near West Side. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Near West Side

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