1. In 2005 Chicago Westside unemployment rate was 15% compared to 7% in Chicago.
2. In 2005 the poverty rate on Chicago’s Westside was 33% compared to 21.3% in Chicago.
3. In 2005 the Median household income is $29,900 on Chicago’s Westside in comparison to $41,000 in Chicago.
4. In 2005 the housing cost burden for Chicago Westside residents was 61% compared to 47% in Chicago.
5. In 2005 38% of 3rd grade children were reading at grade level compared to 55% of Chicago students.
6. In 2005 51% of high school students on Chicago’s Westside
graduated from high school compared to near 60% in Chicago. |