Chicago, IL
Population 2,707,648 · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN MSA. Moving to or from Chicago? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
2,707,648
Cost of living (RPP)
103.595
Annual avg temp
51°F
Typical home
$317,283
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $75,134 |
| Median age | 35.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $315,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,380/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.36 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 103.595 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 83.581, goods 107.258, services 112.01. Source: BEA, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 330.277 as of March 2026. YoY +3.0%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
51°F
January low
20°F
July high
81°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation —. Station: CHICAGO NORTHERLY IS, IL US (4.1 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$317,283
ZHVI YoY
+2.8%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,328/mo
ZORI YoY
+6.5%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Total employment (MSA)
4,506,800
Median wage (annual)
$49,790
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 519,810 | $46,540 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 497,550 | $41,020 |
| Management Occupations | 405,130 | $125,280 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 386,070 | $38,490 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 368,000 | $33,540 |
Source: BLS OEWS.