NEIGHBORHOOD
Albany Park
Illinois · Chicago · 50,086 residents · 1.844 sq mi
The short version
Albany Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,808. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $408,804. These figures are approximated by combining the 13 census tracts that make up Albany Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
50,086
Population density
27,162 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,808
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$44,893
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
Retail trade6.9%
Other services6.3%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Public administration4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$408,804
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,410
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.5%
58.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(17,123)
Black4.6%(2,296)
Hispanic / Latino45.7%(22,895)
Asian11.7%(5,838)
Other3.9%(1,934)
Diversity Score82.1%(41,133)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(17,123)
Black4.6%(2,296)
Hispanic / Latino45.7%(22,895)
Asian11.7%(5,838)
Other3.9%(1,934)
Diversity Score82.1%(41,133)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Foreign born
35.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
38.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Albany Park, Chicago, Illinois?
Albany Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 50,086 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Albany Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Albany Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $83,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Albany Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Albany Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $408,804, and the typical rent is about $1,410 a month.
How educated are people in Albany Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 45.7% of adults age 25 and over in Albany Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Albany Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 12.5% of people in Albany Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024