ChicagoEconomy & Jobs
Chicago's typical household earns $77,902 (1.1× below Cook County median $83,498; 1.1× below Illinois median $83,390), with homes at a median value of $334,100. The surrounding county supports 2,565,567 jobs (avg $86,931).
- $100,597 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (at Illinois median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $77,902 — near the Illinois median ($77,902). Poverty rate 16.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 39% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $2,501,880 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $251,680,372 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $100,597 (at Illinois median) |
| Median Household Income | $77,902 (at Illinois median) |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.4% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 21% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,565,567 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $223,027,058,108 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $86,931 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 6,011,660 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches · Refreshed 2026-04-12
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 44.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 5.8% |
| Pct Walked | 21.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12