At a Glance
Median Income
$60,965
$28,361 per capita
Home Value
$169,800
Zillow: $193,282
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
551/100K
1,428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Blue Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blue Island a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blue Island residents earn a median household income of $60,965 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,361. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Island is $169,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,282. Median rent is $1,071/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Blue Island reports 551 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,428/100K. The murder rate is 4.3/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Blue Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Island has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population23,416
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density5,753/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,965
Per Capita$28,361
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,800
Rent$1,071
Ownership49.1%
Zillow$193,282
Housing Units9,189
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent551/100K
Property1,428/100K
Murder4.3/100K
Assault239/100K
Burglary343/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation642 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Blue Island was founded in 1836.
The median home in Blue Island was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.
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