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As of 2009, Chicago's population is 2,836,658 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.16 percent.
The median home cost in Chicago is $222,960. Home appreciation the last year has been -11.30 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 9.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Chicago jobs have Decreased by 6.50 percent.
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