This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Health & Fitness

Rich Blocks, Poor Blocks - From Crain's Chicago Business

A way to take a look at how wealth is spread across our communities.

An interactive map making the rounds on the Web provides a fascinating look at wealth inequality in cities across the United States. The map, called "Rich Blocks, Poor Blocks," was created by Chris Persaud, an editorial research specialist. Mr. Persaud mapped out the median incomes in every census tract in every city in the U.S. (A census tract usually consists of between 2,500 and 8,000 people.) 

http://www.richblockspoorblocks.com/

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

Patch Mayors are trusted local users who help moderate the Patch platform by promoting good local stories and flagging unwanted content. To learn more, click here.