At a Glance
Median Income
$57,389
$25,854 per capita
Home Value
$180,800
Zillow: $156,461
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,144/100K
3,043/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Calumet Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calumet Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calumet Park a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calumet Park residents earn a median household income of $57,389 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,854. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% 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 Calumet Park is $180,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,461. Median rent is $1,157/month, with 24.8% 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
Calumet Park reports 1,144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 201% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,043/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Calumet Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calumet Park 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
Population6,836
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density6,104/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,389
Per Capita$25,854
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,800
Rent$1,157
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$156,461
Housing Units3,052
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,144/100K
Property3,043/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation605 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute37 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in Calumet Park was built in 1958.
15.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
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.
12.3% 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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