The relationship between housing prices and public school quality is a critical consideration for families, investors, and urban planners. While school quality significantly influences housing prices, isolating its precise effect can be challenging. This visualization aims to provide a foundational understanding of Chicago's neighborhoods, offering insights into population distribution, public school performance (NWEA growth percentiles), and median housing prices. Though it doesn't pin down causality, it serves to explore and better understand the interplay between education and housing in the city.
Select a category from the dropdown menu to update the map. Click on an area to view its statistics, and select "More about this area" to access detailed charts.