Research Guides: Big Chicago: Global Metropolis: Chicago Neighborhoods

Quick inforamtion on Chicago and its Neighborhoods

Encyclopedia of Chicago
Published online by the Chicago History Museum, includes brief articles on the history of organizations, communities, nationalities, and topics in the history of Chicago.
Chicago Community Data Snapshots
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is a comprehensive planning organization. Offers snapshots of all 77 Chicago Community Area (as well as metro area municipalities). Each snapshot is presented in an easy-to-print PDF file.
Chicago Neighborhood News from Block Club Chicago
Statistical Atlas of the U.S. - Chicago
Quick access to U.S. Census Bureau statistics easily limited to a state, county, city, zip code, etc. Use the "Zip Code" option for the closest approximation to a neighborhood. Clickable maps and links make this data easy to navigate. More details about the data at https://statisticalatlas.com/about

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A mapping and data visualization application that lets users create interactive maps, charts, and reports. It includes demographics (population, age, race, income, employment, education, etc.), housing, consumer spending, and detailed business profiles. Users have access to SimmonsLOCAL consumer behavior data and Claritas PRIZM consumer lifestyle data.

To save your work in SimplyAnalytics, create an account. You may use as a guest but none of your project work will be saved. Limited to 10 simultaneous users.