Population 48,085 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Belmont Cragin
| Period | Belmont Cragin | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.61 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.65 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.48 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.23 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.38 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Belmont Cragin are large by national standards, averaging 3.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.61 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only ten of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Belmont Cragin
| Period | Belmont Cragin | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.4 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.8 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Belmont Cragin is 36.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.2, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Belmont Cragin
| Period | Belmont Cragin | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Belmont Cragin: 16.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Belmont Cragin
Renters in Belmont Cragin
| Period | Belmont Cragin | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.0% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.0% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Belmont Cragin than nationally: 45.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Belmont Cragin
| Period | Belmont Cragin | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Belmont Cragin: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Chicago area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Belmont Cragin
| Period | Belmont Cragin | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Belmont Cragin is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Belmont Cragin
| Period | Belmont Cragin | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $896 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $959 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,080 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,270 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$374 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Belmont Cragin pays $1,270 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $374 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Belmont Cragin
Bachelor's degrees in Belmont Cragin
| Period | Belmont Cragin | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Belmont Cragin: 17.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Belmont Cragin
| Period | Belmont Cragin | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.4% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 63.4% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.5% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.5% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Belmont Cragin never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods, only 13 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Belmont Cragin
| Period | Belmont Cragin | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Belmont Cragin is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.9 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Belmont Cragin compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Cragin | 3.23 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 45.0% | 7.4% | 1945 | $1,270 | 17.8% | 72.5% | 5.9% |
| Hanson Park | 3.28 | 40.8 | 11.8% | 43.8% | 8.5% | 1941 | $1,300 | 14.5% | 65.4% | 8.0% |
| Kelvyn Grove | 3.30 | 38.6 | 16.1% | 55.9% | 9.7% | 1943 | $1,122 | 20.6% | 70.5% | 6.4% |
| Schorsch | 2.81 | 42.8 | 9.3% | 31.1% | 8.9% | 1947 | $1,310 | 21.7% | 83.4% | 2.1% |
| Montclare | 3.11 | 40.0 | 18.5% | 44.2% | 5.1% | 1953 | $1,385 | 22.2% | 82.5% | 6.4% |
| Grayland | 2.63 | 38.6 | 7.9% | 35.0% | 7.9% | 1946 | $1,322 | 42.9% | 85.2% | 6.8% |
| Martin Luther | 2.80 | 40.6 | 15.2% | 35.6% | 9.8% | 1944 | $1,453 | 35.8% | 90.4% | 4.1% |
| Pottage Park | 2.68 | 39.8 | 12.3% | 40.6% | 5.7% | 1948 | $1,376 | 37.6% | 87.9% | 4.9% |
| Hermosa | 3.04 | 36.4 | 18.0% | 51.6% | 8.5% | 1939 | $1,296 | 22.5% | 73.8% | 5.8% |
| Montrose | 2.45 | 41.3 | 9.0% | 41.5% | 10.2% | 1940 | $1,358 | 48.4% | 87.9% | 4.2% |
| Austin | 2.82 | 39.0 | 21.6% | 56.4% | 8.6% | 1946 | $1,198 | 17.5% | 82.4% | 14.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Belmont Cragin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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