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Calumet City, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Samuel Bennett

How is Calumet City for outdoor activities?

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,138 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks for reading. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Jayden Anderson

Calumet City housing prices -when will it stop?

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $133,600, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 35,253, Calumet City is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Calumet City sits at 514.8 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I ...

2 replies 25 upvotes housing
logan_rider

What surprised you most about Calumet City?

Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $133,600, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather...

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Samuel Bennett

Anyone work in healthcare in Calumet City?

Hey, I'm single, late 30s, and With a population of 35,253, Calumet City is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great.

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Jordan P.

How much do you pay for rent in Calumet City?

First post here. Rent is about $1,138/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,138 for rent here. Median household income is $53,991, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to...

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Hannah M.

Unpopular opinion about Calumet City

Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 35,253, Calumet City is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Should I be concerned? It's a very car-depen...

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Alexa Martin

Best apartments in Calumet City under ?

So, Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene w...

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Easton Foster

Living in Calumet City -the reality

Longtime lurker here, I work in marketing and Median household income is $53,991, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some lo...

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Jonathan Lewis

Is Calumet City worth moving to in 2026?

Been living here since 2010. Poverty rate is 18.5%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $133,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is about average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genu...

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Jayden Anderson

Is it worth buying in Calumet City?

Hey, I'm originally from Boston and You can expect to pay around $1,138 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Let me know your thoughts.

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mason_soul

Job hunting in Calumet City -tips?

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 35,253, Calumet City is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Calumet City sits at 514.8 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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mason_soul

Is Calumet City getting better or worse?

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Sadie Martin

Job hunting in Calumet City -tips?

Alright, Been living here since 2019. With a population of 35,253, Calumet City is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $133,600, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Calumet City sits at 514.8 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoa...

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mason_soul

Best industries in Calumet City right now

It's a a smaller city city with about 35,253 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Cameron

Pros and cons of Calumet City after 12 years

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 30s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Calumet City sits at 514.8 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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mountain_logan70

Affordable areas near Calumet City?

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $133,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Calumet City sits at 514.8 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system vari...

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Alexa Martin

Best areas to explore in Calumet City?

Random thought, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,138/month for a decent place. Median household income is $53,991, which feels on the lower side for the area. Poverty rate is 18.5%, which is higher than I expected. It's changing fast ...

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