NEIGHBORHOOD
Belmont Gardens
Illinois · Chicago · 11,700 residents · 0.71 sq mi
The short version
Belmont Gardens is a neighborhood of 11,700 people in Chicago. The foreign-born share is 32%. 48% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 16,596 people per square mile. 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Getting to work takes 35 minutes on average. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Belmont Gardens; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,700
Population density
16,596 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.71 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,861
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,627
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
Retail trade12.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Other services7.4%
Public administration5.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$336,091
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,330
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.3%
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.88 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(1,559)
Black3%(353)
Hispanic / Latino78.5%(9,181)
Asian3.2%(377)
Other2%(230)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(1,559)
Black3%(353)
Hispanic / Latino78.5%(9,181)
Asian3.2%(377)
Other2%(230)
Diversity Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
32.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Belmont Gardens, Chicago, Illinois?
Belmont Gardens, Chicago, Illinois has about 11,700 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Belmont Gardens, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Belmont Gardens, Chicago, Illinois earns about $73,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Belmont Gardens, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Belmont Gardens, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $336,091, and the typical rent is about $1,330 a month.
How educated are people in Belmont Gardens, Chicago, Illinois?
About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Belmont Gardens, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Belmont Gardens, Chicago, Illinois?
About 18.2% of people in Belmont Gardens, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024