Living in Chicago
Chicago is a city in Illinois, United States, home to 2,664,452 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 1%, #1 of 2,119), digital natives (top 1%, #3 of 4,750), car-free households (top 1%, #6 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Chicago
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- Lake Michigan is 3.7 km away.
- It is part of Greater Chicago, 9 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 08 min and sets around 23:23; in late June it sets around 3:29.
How Chicago ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 39 | #8,611 of 11,898 | #500 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #5,288 of 9,771 | #322 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 38 | #5,437 of 8,006 | #353 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 44 | #4,077 of 6,237 | #277 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #7,952 of 9,474 | #388 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 47 | #7,631 of 9,474 | #384 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #8,338 of 10,762 | #393 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | 76 | #69 of 4,537 | #2 of 241 | Map |
| Young professional | 80 | #46 of 4,444 | #2 of 230 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #110 of 3,053 | #2 of 161 | Map |
| Remote worker | 51 | #6,033 of 7,271 | #313 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #1,024 of 6,227 | #29 of 314 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #6 of 3,933 | #1 of 190 | Map |
| Student | 86 | #1 of 2,119 | #1 of 129 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,431 of 8,006 | #223 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #8,746 of 12,111 | #481 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 85 | #11 of 4,114 | #1 of 206 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #1,267 of 7,271 | #27 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 53 | #5,911 of 9,474 | #319 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 7 | #17,976 of 18,063 | #776 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 13 | #11,288 of 16,523 | #119 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,823 of 18,063 | #778 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #5,566 of 16,523 | #291 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #2,181 of 21,167 | #81 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 62 | #6,427 of 12,111 | #357 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #4,255 of 6,413 | #46 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 66 | #3,222 of 12,111 | #88 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | 80 | #3 of 4,750 | #1 of 254 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Cicero (Illinois) 9 km
- Stickney 11 km
- Oak Park (Illinois) 12 km
- Berwyn (Illinois) 12 km
- Forest Park (Illinois) 14 km
- North Riverside 14 km
- Riverside (Illinois) 14 km
- Lyons (Illinois) 15 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.