NEIGHBORHOOD
West Beverly
Illinois · Chicago · 3,892 residents · 0.66 sq mi
The short version
West Beverly is a neighborhood of 3,892 people in Chicago. 94% of homes are owner-occupied. This is an unusually credentialed place: 59% of adults have a four-year degree. That is roughly 57% ahead of the Chicago median. Density works out to 5,915 people per square mile. The poverty rate is 1.2%, under the national 12.5%. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West Beverly; 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 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,892
Population density
5,915 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.66 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$122,688
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$62,921
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.4%
Public administration7.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Information3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Retail trade2.1%
Education & health services1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$355,726
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,790
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.4%
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.62 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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-Hispanic86.1%(3,352)
Black3.2%(123)
Hispanic / Latino9%(349)
Asian0.8%(31)
Other1%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(3,352)
Black3.2%(123)
Hispanic / Latino9%(349)
Asian0.8%(31)
Other1%(37)
Diversity Score
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
3.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in West Beverly, Chicago, Illinois?
West Beverly, Chicago, Illinois has about 3,892 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in West Beverly, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in West Beverly, Chicago, Illinois earns about $122,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is West Beverly, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In West Beverly, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $355,726, and the typical rent is about $1,790 a month.
How educated are people in West Beverly, Chicago, Illinois?
About 58.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Beverly, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in West Beverly, Chicago, Illinois?
About 1.2% of people in West Beverly, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024