Housing & Real Estate — West Chicago, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 7,745 |
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| Occupied | 7,436 |
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| Vacant | 309 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 5,474 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,962 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $336,800 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$420,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,376/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $8,277/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 16.5% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 52.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 76 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,357 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,627 |
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| Built before 1960 | 1,819 |
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| Median Year Built | 1980 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
