Crain’s Spotlights Chicago’s Demographics, Economy, and Lifestyle
From statistics on the average amount of credit card debt per resident to pollution emissions by county, Crain’s Chicago Business’ impressive Market Facts provides a wealth of data about the Chicago area.
The 2007 version of Market Facts - available online free of charge - is the product of a “ground-up redesign,” including video segments that complement more than 100 infographics contained in the feature.
One video showcases the Village of Gilberts, Illinois – deemed Chicago’s “fastest-growing suburb.” Gilberts, located about 45 miles west of downtown Chicago, has a projected annual growth rate of 16.7% over the next five years. Another video takes a look at the commuting habits of Chicagoans.
An interactive Skyline Tour highlights many of Chicago’s famous buildings and architectural treasures.
The site also includes a variety of interactive maps – a feature now expanded to include the six-county Chicago area.The maps can be viewed by theme – from educational attainment to median home value, population and commute times, to name a few. Users can then zoom in or out to cover a specific geographic area.
Matt Carmicheal, Research Director for Crain’s Chicago Business, sums it up best when he says that “the site is a great resource for companies considering establishing a business in the area, or looking to expand their customer base – but there’s also a great deal of data of general interest about Chicago’s demographics, economy, and more.”
We agree. Whatever your interest in the Windy City, this site is a must-see!
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