John Hughes' "Reach the Rock" was filmed in downtown West Chicago. Also...sorry, what were we talking about? We got lost thinking about John Hughes.
West Chicago is a small city with just over 27,000 people
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West Chicago Apartment Renter's Guide
West Chicago Apartment Renter's Guide
Overview
Population: 26,816
Population Density: 1,745.4 people/sq mile
What locals are saying
John Hughes' "Reach the Rock" was filmed in downtown West Chicago. Also...sorry, what were we talking about? We got lost thinking about John Hughes.
West Chicago is a small city with just over 27,000 people. It's a nice place to live with plenty of economic opportunity both in West Chicago and nearby Chicago-proper. Known mostly for its small town and friendly atmosphere, this is an old railroad town that got its start from the settlers who remained after the railroad camps moved on west.
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Moving to West Chicago
As the saying goes, hang on to your hats! The Chicago influence can be readily seen when it comes time to rent a place. Put together a portfolio with references and recommendations. Be sure to include references and recommendations for your pets and include a recent vaccination slip from your vet, if you have one. Expect to have both credit and background checks done. Oddly enough, it's not as expensive as you might think to move to West Chicago. It's not going to be anything like Chicago or one of the coasts. Rents are reasonable and finding a studio with all bills paid is certainly possible. Be ready to pay the ever popular security deposit, a pet deposit if you have pets and utility deposits.
Living in West Chicago
West Chicago is sort of a commuter town to nearby Chicago, but the drive 45 minutes away. People in West Chicago often actually live, work and play in the small town itself. West Chicago has its own tourist attractions as well. The city is home to Kline Creek Farm, a living history farm from the 1890's, as well as West Chicago Prairie Forest Reserve -- both great places for people who like to spend time in the outdoors. West Chicago is a great destination for anyone who wants to have lovely, country-feeling home with easy access to big, urban city areas.
West Chicago Crime
Overall Crime
Low
Overall crime in West Chicago is low in comparison to the national average.
Violent Crime
Low
The level of violent crime in West Chicago is low compared to the national average violent crime rate.
Property Crime
Low
The level of property crime in West Chicago is low compared to the national average property crime rate.
Top Schools in West Chicago
Elementary Schools
10 /10
Norton Creek Elementary School
PublicPK-5
PublicPK-5336 Students
1 Reviews
336Students
1 Reviews
7 /10
Gary Elementary School
PublicK-5
PublicK-5564 Students
7 Reviews
564Students
7 Reviews
6 /10
Currier Elementary School
PublicK-5
PublicK-5460 Students
3 Reviews
460Students
3 Reviews
Middle Schools
4 /10
West Chicago Middle School
Public6-8
Public6-81,341 Students
9 Reviews
1,341Students
9 Reviews
High Schools
6 /10
Community High School
Public9-12
Public9-122,051 Students
9 Reviews
2,051Students
9 Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Apartment Rentals in West Chicago start at $2,500/month.
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You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around West Chicago. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include North Central College, William Rainey Harper College, Aurora University, Wheaton College, Elmhurst College, and Oakton Community College.