NEIGHBORHOOD
Mount Greenwood
Illinois · Chicago · 14,461 residents · 1.61 sq mi
The short version
Mount Greenwood is a neighborhood of 14,461 people in Chicago. 89% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 55% more than in Chicago as a whole. There are 8,971 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 2%. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Mount Greenwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
14,461
Population density
8,971 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.61 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$120,879
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$52,634
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7.2%
Other services7%
Public administration6%
Wholesale trade6%
Retail trade4.7%
Information4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Education & health services3%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$321,958
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,817
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.7%
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.55 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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-Hispanic85.5%(12,357)
Black0.4%(54)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,382)
Asian0.6%(90)
Other4%(578)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(12,357)
Black0.4%(54)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,382)
Asian0.6%(90)
Other4%(578)
Diversity Score
32
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
2.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Mount Greenwood, Chicago, Illinois?
Mount Greenwood, Chicago, Illinois has about 14,461 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Mount Greenwood, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Mount Greenwood, Chicago, Illinois earns about $120,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Mount Greenwood, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Mount Greenwood, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $321,958, and the typical rent is about $1,817 a month.
How educated are people in Mount Greenwood, Chicago, Illinois?
About 45.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Greenwood, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Mount Greenwood, Chicago, Illinois?
About 5.3% of people in Mount Greenwood, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024