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As of 2007, Chicago's population is 2,833,321 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.16 percent.
The median home cost in Chicago is $510,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.11 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Chicago's cost of living is 26.45% Higher than the U.S. average.
Chicago public schools spend $6,681 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Chicago.
The unemployment rate in Chicago is 5.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Chicago jobs have Increased by 1.14 percent.
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politics democratic but definitely corrupt: There are fairness laws here that are not found in Cities like Denver, for example, landlord/tenant laws. It is highly democratic, despite being run by Daley, who needs... (read more)
higher cost of living doesn't equal safer streets: i have lived in chicago all of my life. and im anything but impressed with the daily violence that occurs. while im paying more everyday to live here the city is not... (read more)
re: Chicago Is Such A Great City - 5/25/2006: what chicago is worse than ny or la theres about 500 homocides in chi town n the same with ny but ny has alot more people... (read more)
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