Population 29,809 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Garfield Ridge
Household size in Garfield Ridge
| Period | Garfield Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.90 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Garfield Ridge average 2.90 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.83, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southwest.
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 Garfield Ridge
| Period | Garfield Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, the median age in Garfield Ridge is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.4, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the southwest.
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 Garfield Ridge
| Period | Garfield Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Garfield Ridge than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.9 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Garfield Ridge
Renters in Garfield Ridge
| Period | Garfield Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Garfield Ridge is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (43.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Few Chicago neighborhoods have a lower share of renters: only six of 135.
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 Garfield Ridge
| Period | Garfield Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in Garfield Ridge are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Chicago neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate: only eight of 135.
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 Garfield Ridge
| Period | Garfield Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Garfield Ridge is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 Garfield Ridge
| Period | Garfield Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $995 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $978 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,066 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,310 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$315 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Garfield Ridge costs $1,310 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $315 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southwest.
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 Garfield Ridge
Bachelor's degrees in Garfield Ridge
| Period | Garfield Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Garfield Ridge than nationally: 27.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.6 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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 Garfield Ridge
| Period | Garfield Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.4% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.9% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.7% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Garfield Ridge never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Compared with other Chicago neighborhoods, Garfield Ridge has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 Garfield Ridge
| Period | Garfield Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Garfield Ridge runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Few Chicago neighborhoods have lower unemployment: only ten of 135. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Garfield Ridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Ridge | 2.90 | 40.4 | 9.1% | 16.7% | 5.1% | 1958 | $1,310 | 27.4% | 83.7% | 3.5% |
| Clearing | 2.68 | 37.2 | 15.4% | 26.7% | 6.2% | 1960 | $1,477 | 23.2% | 85.9% | 5.3% |
| Archer Limits | 3.21 | 38.0 | 15.1% | 15.6% | 4.6% | 1956 | $1,264 | 17.2% | 78.8% | 5.6% |
| Archer Heights | 3.02 | 39.3 | 9.0% | 35.4% | 6.7% | 1949 | $1,088 | 13.9% | 69.2% | 11.9% |
| West Elsdon | 3.40 | 37.6 | 15.4% | 28.5% | 6.2% | 1957 | $1,306 | 16.7% | 76.4% | 7.3% |
| West Lawn | 3.51 | 34.7 | 17.0% | 23.8% | 5.7% | 1952 | $1,274 | 18.1% | 70.0% | 7.8% |
| Garfield Manor | 3.65 | 39.4 | 15.0% | 45.0% | 6.4% | 1942 | $1,098 | 10.8% | 66.3% | 11.9% |
| Crawford | 3.02 | 40.7 | 12.0% | 52.5% | 8.1% | 1941 | $1,042 | 13.8% | 63.6% | 7.2% |
| Gage Park | 3.50 | 33.7 | 13.8% | 40.6% | 6.5% | 1943 | $1,061 | 11.3% | 66.9% | 11.3% |
| Corwith | 2.99 | 32.8 | 15.7% | 49.6% | 8.2% | 1942 | $1,124 | 10.6% | 74.7% | 9.4% |
| Chicago Lawn | 3.25 | 33.3 | 23.4% | 46.6% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,242 | 15.0% | 73.0% | 11.9% |
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 Garfield Ridge. 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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