Population 6,856 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Sauganash: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Sauganash
Household size in Sauganash
| Period | Sauganash | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Sauganash average 2.83 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.70 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southeast.
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 Sauganash
| Period | Sauganash | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.0 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Sauganash is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 45.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Sauganash
| Period | Sauganash | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sauganash: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, mirroring the country. Sauganash has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Chicago neighborhoods.
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 Sauganash
Renters in Sauganash
| Period | Sauganash | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sauganash is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. No other Chicago neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
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 Sauganash
| Period | Sauganash | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.1% of homes in Sauganash are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Only one other Chicago neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Sauganash
| Period | Sauganash | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Sauganash is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest 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 Sauganash
| Period | Sauganash | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $969 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,022 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,179 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,587 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$618 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sauganash pays $1,587 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $618 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 35.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north 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 Sauganash
Bachelor's degrees in Sauganash
| Period | Sauganash | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.1% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 66.5% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.5% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.6% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Sauganash: 70.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 19.5 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Sauganash
| Period | Sauganash | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.7% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sauganash: 95.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Sauganash has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Chicago neighborhoods.
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 Sauganash
| Period | Sauganash | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sauganash has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Sauganash has the lowest unemployment rate of any Chicago neighborhood. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Sauganash 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauganash | 2.83 | 42.0 | 5.4% | 10.8% | 4.1% | 1955 | $1,587 | 70.6% | 95.7% | 1.8% |
| Forest Glen | 2.77 | 44.8 | 6.4% | 11.0% | 4.9% | 1950 | $1,825 | 62.6% | 96.5% | 5.2% |
| North Park | 2.80 | 40.2 | 15.4% | 52.3% | 11.2% | 1954 | $1,173 | 47.5% | 91.6% | 4.9% |
| North Mayfair | 2.53 | 45.9 | 17.6% | 39.0% | 6.3% | 1939 | $1,143 | 38.8% | 88.3% | 3.2% |
| Gladstone | 2.41 | 41.8 | 10.6% | 38.0% | 4.7% | 1948 | $1,445 | 44.8% | 91.3% | 6.5% |
| Jefferson Park | 2.53 | 42.5 | 6.4% | 29.7% | 5.6% | 1950 | $1,468 | 45.5% | 93.4% | 4.9% |
| Albany Park | 2.67 | 38.1 | 13.0% | 57.5% | 8.7% | 1939 | $1,398 | 39.7% | 78.5% | 7.1% |
| Colonial Gardens | 2.37 | 43.6 | 2.6% | 29.5% | 6.8% | 1959 | $1,489 | 44.1% | 92.8% | 3.7% |
| Montrose | 2.45 | 41.3 | 9.0% | 41.5% | 10.2% | 1940 | $1,358 | 48.4% | 87.9% | 4.2% |
| West Ridge | 3.03 | 37.0 | 12.3% | 46.4% | 8.1% | 1950 | $1,542 | 45.9% | 87.1% | 8.4% |
| Ravenswood Manor | 2.39 | 35.8 | 7.8% | 55.4% | 8.9% | 1943 | $1,528 | 53.9% | 89.5% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Interlake, Bellevue, WA · Southeast Como, Minneapolis, MN · Southeast, Brentwood, TN · Mt. Baker, Seattle, WA · Mayflower, Wilkes-Barre, PA · Madison Park, Santa Ana, CA · Lower Garden District, New Orleans, LA · Los Cerritos, Long Beach, CA · Las Positas, Santa Barbara, CA · Southside, Huntington, WV
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 Sauganash. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.