B+

Washington Heights

Chicago, IL

Crime Score: B+ - Average crime

26,389
Population
$62,004
Median Income
$200,421
Median Home Value
46.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 96
Robbery 46
Burglary 117
Larceny/Theft 123
Vehicle Theft 85

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$200,421
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
65.4%
Renter Occupied
34.6%
Vacant
7.8%

Cost of Living

36% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -28%
🛒 Food & Groceries -42%
🚗 Transportation -33%
🏥 Healthcare -43%
💡 Utilities -14%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

30.3%
High School+
11.9%
Bachelor's+
8.2%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
0.5%
Black/African American
97.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Asian
0.1%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
31° / 17°F
Summer (Jul)
84° / 64°F
🌧️
38.1"
Annual Rain
❄️
38.0"
Annual Snow

About Washington Heights

Washington Heights is a neighborhood located in Chicago, IL. With a crime score of B+, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 26,389 residents with a median household income of $62,004 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities