Chicago’s Market Expert

Chicago’s ~2.72 million residents across roughly 1.16 million households represent a massive consumer base with tens of billions in annual spending power, making it one of the most economically significant urban markets in the U.S.

City Publications of Chicago connects you to this dynamic market with targeted direct mail and digital campaigns that rise above the competition.

The Chicago Market

$19B Homeowner
Spending Power

3,000 HOAs

2,200 Home Sales Each Month

120 Gated Communities

150,000 Competing Business Owners

Chicago’s market is one of the largest and most competitive regions in the country, with 2.7 million residents, nearly 1.16 million households, and over 2,200 new home sales each month. Spanning Chicago and surrounding suburbs, the area combines strong household incomes, $19B in homeowner spending power, and more than 150,000 competing local businesses. City Publications of Chicago helps businesses cut through the noise with proven direct mail and digital marketing strategies designed for this dynamic market.

City Publications’ Premium audience saw outstanding financial growth this year! Our targeted homeowners’ incomes expanded by 22%—a rate far above local inflation—while credit scores soared to 770. Home values also jumped 8% year-over-year, dramatically outpacing the broader market, and leaving ordinary homeowners behind in spending power.

Average Homeowner

Age 50 yrs
Income $90k
Credit 709
Home Value $450k
Home Age 24 yrs

City Publications Homeowner [*average]

Age 50 yrs
Income $225k
Credit 775
Home Value $1 Million
Home Age 29 yrs

What This Data Means for You

Numbers only matter if they drive action. With City Publications Chicago local audience data, you’ll be able to: