Senior Living in Chicago, Illinois

Top zip codes in Chicago, IL: 60629, 60623, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60647, 60617, 60608, 60625, 60634

The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Chicago scores significantly lower than the Illinois average of 74.
Chicago scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 59 hospitals within close range of the city, including Rush University Medical Center, John H Stroger Jr Hospital, and Jesse Brown Va Medical Center - Va Chicago Healthc.
There are 291 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Barton Senior Residences of Chicago, Monroe Pavilion, and Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital Subacute Care Center.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 2297 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has an average property crime rate.
The area has a very high violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (20% of residents).
There are 201 golf courses in or around the city, including Metro Golf At The Illinois Center, Columbus Park Golf Course, and Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course.
There are 42 parks near the city center, including Union Park, Douglas Park, and Polonia Triangle.
There are 920 churches in or near the city, including First Immanuel Lutheran Church, Notre Dame De Chicago Church, and Shrine of Our Lady of Pompelli.
There are 20 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 1111 grocery stores within the city.
There are 66 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 446 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 5.09% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.38% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 8.63%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Illinois has an average state income tax of 3.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $66,136, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $48,037, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $28,028, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $58,740 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $92,163 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $16,900 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $51,205 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 12.95%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Chicago receives average levels of rainfall each year.
Chicago has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very poor air quality.
This city has average water quality.
Chicago has a very dense population density of 15,321.9 people per square mile.
Residents of Chicago have a very long daily commute time.
The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
Chicago has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a low graduation rate of 79.00%.