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Calumet City, IL
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Calumet City, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Calumet City a Good Place to Live?
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 6.0% (67% 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 $151,309. 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.
Safety & Crime
Calumet City reports 515 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,879/100K. The murder rate is 22.1/100K.
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 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.