Residential mobility and neighborhood characteristics in Chicago

Dharmasankar, Sharada; George, Taz; Newberger, Robin G.; O'Dell, Mark

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Residential mobility and neighborhood characteristics in Chicago

Abstract: Chicago neighborhoods vary widely in economic opportunity and well-being, and trends in population change reflect these disparities. According to census data, the city added about 50,000 residents between 2010 and 2020, but patterns differed considerably by neighborhood type. Some census tracts bore the largest burden of population loss, continuing a multi-decade period of decline, while several others saw rapid growth exceeding 10% per year.

Keywords: Regional economy; Community development;

JEL Classification: P25;