NEIGHBORHOOD
Garfield Ridge
Illinois · Chicago · 29,038 residents · 2.68 sq mi
The short version
Garfield Ridge is home to 29,038 people in Chicago. 81% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 10,839 people per square mile. That is roughly 29% ahead of the Chicago median. The foreign-born share is 23%. 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Garfield Ridge; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
29,038
Population density
10,839 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.68 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,287
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,053
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
Information8.8%
Retail trade8.1%
Other services6.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Public administration4.8%
Education & health services1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$308,847
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,259
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.85 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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-Hispanic37.8%(10,968)
Black0.9%(272)
Hispanic / Latino57.5%(16,711)
Asian1%(301)
Other2.7%(786)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(10,968)
Black0.9%(272)
Hispanic / Latino57.5%(16,711)
Asian1%(301)
Other2.7%(786)
Diversity Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Foreign born
23.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, Illinois?
Garfield Ridge, Chicago, Illinois has about 29,038 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, Illinois earns about $100,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Garfield Ridge, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Garfield Ridge, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $308,847, and the typical rent is about $1,259 a month.
How educated are people in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, Illinois?
About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, Illinois?
About 5.6% of people in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024