City Profiles

Chicago, IL

Known to most people as “The Windy City,” Chicago is a bustling city full of popular performing arts attractions and top notch education facilities.

It is home to the University of Chicago, which has produced over 82 Nobel Prize laureates and the largest university press in the U.S. The city is also known as the birthplace of improvisational theatre and the world-recognized Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Job seekers can choose from a wide range of career opportunities, ranging from media to finance. Finally, if you’re looking for a good concert, you can catch any type of blues, indie, punk or hip hop show at an annual festival or underground show near you.

City Details
Annual Revenue:Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Average Apartment Price:$832
Average Home Price:$407,349
Average Income:$44,657-$45,505
Medium Age:34
Nearby Cities:Cicero
Berwyn
Oak Park
Nickname:The Windy City
Population:2,836,659
State:Illinois
Top Employers:Transwestern, Microsoft, McTigue Financial
Top Industries:Government, Finance, Insurance
Weather:Avg. Jan. temp = 18°F, Avg. July temp = 83°F
Website: http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/home.do