Calumet City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
35,253 Population 4,896/sq mi density
$53,991 Median Income $28,232 per capita
$133,600 Home Value $158,534 Zillow
$1,138 Median Rent 35.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$53,991 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,600 home value, $1,138/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Calumet City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,991
28% below
$28,232 per capita
Home Value
$133,600
53% below
Zillow: $158,534
Median Rent
$1,138/mo
2% below
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Calumet City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Calumet City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
47%
Rent
98%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calumet City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Calumet City residents earn a median household income of $53,991 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,232. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Calumet City is $133,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,534. Median rent is $1,138/month, with 35.9% 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 1968.

Education

20.5% of adults in Calumet City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Calumet City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population35,253
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density4,896/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,991
Per Capita$28,232
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,600
Rent$1,138
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$158,534
Housing Units16,684
Rent Burden35.9%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,981/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation597 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26

Did You Know?

The median home in Calumet City was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.