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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Ezekiel Morgan

Moving to Chicago Heights -what should I know?

Longtime lurker here, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 19.8%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $57,479, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Alice T.

Honest thoughts on life in Chicago Heights

I work in government and Rent is about $1,035/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Maverick Hall

Is Chicago Heights walkable?

I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $149,900 on average. Rent is about $1,035/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is concerning. The median home value here is around $149,900, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 19.8%, which is higher t...

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Christian J.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Chicago Heights?

So, Household incomes average around $57,479 in Chicago Heights. What do you all think? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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William Wilson

Working remotely from Chicago Heights

I'm originally from Cleveland and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,938 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes ar...

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Eleanor

Best and worst neighborhoods in Chicago Heights

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 50s, and Rent is about $1,035/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Chicago Heights sits at 773.6 per 100K. Median household income is $57,479, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting...

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Waylon

Best industries in Chicago Heights right now

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and With a population of 26,938, Chicago Heights is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Emma Reed

Grocery stores in Chicago Heights -recommendations?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,938 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great.

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Eleanor

What I wish I knew before living in Chicago Heights

Random thought, Poverty rate is 19.8%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is concerning. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts? Thanks in advance!

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Sofia Young

What I wish I knew before living in Chicago Heights

First post here. We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,938 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Chicago Heights sits at 773.6 per 100K. The median home value here is around $149,900, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a r...

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Samuel B.

Best kept secrets of Chicago Heights, IL

OK so I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Chicago Heights sits at 773.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 19.8%, which is higher than I expected. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience?

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Maverick Hall

Top 5 things I love about Chicago Heights

Hey folks, With a population of 26,938, Chicago Heights is a smaller city. Median household income is $57,479, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $149,900 on average. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The weather takes some getting used to. T...

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Isabella Bennett

Things that make Chicago Heights unique

Hey everyone, TIA! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Julian Hernandez

Unpopular opinion about Chicago Heights

Alright, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Chicago Heights sits at 773.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,035 for rent here. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,035/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most famili...

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