Chicago city, Illinois
2017 Population Estimates
2,716,450
Source: Vintage 2017 Population Estimates
Median Household Income
$ 50,434
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Persons in poverty, percent
21.7 %
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Educational Attainment: Percent high school graduate or higher
83.1 %
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Persons without health insurance, percent
14.7 %
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Median Housing Value
$ 225,200
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Total Housing Units
1,194,098
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Number of Companies
291,007
Source: 2012 Survey of Business Owners: Company Summary
Male Median Income
$ 31,232
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Female Median Income
$ 23,710
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates
Veterans
78,919
Source: 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates

Moving Specifics

• Registering your Car: Upon your arrival in Illinois after moving to the state permanently, you have a total of 30 days to update your registration and have your vehicle registered in the state before you may be required to pay a penalty. (Helpful Link: Illinois DMV)

   

• Obtaining an Illinois Driver’s License: An Illinois Driver’s License can be obtained at any Illinois DMV location. The state requires new Illinois residents to update their license from their previous state to an Illinois driver’s license within 90 days of moving. If you fail to update your driver’s license within this 90-day window, you may have to pay a fine. Also, there is a $10 fee to update your driver’s license.

   

• Real Estate: The average listing price for homes in Illinois is $274,360, while the median sales price is just over $230,000. The Illinois Association of Realtors is the official real estate resource for the state of Illinois and their member page can be found here: (http://www.illinoisrealtor.org/local)

   

• Moving and Storage: If you are looking for a moving company or storage facility to help you with anything, you should check to make sure the company is registered with the United States Department of Transportation or with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.