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Chicago Heights, IL
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Chicago Heights, IL
At a Glance
How Chicago Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chicago Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chicago Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chicago Heights residents earn a median household income of $57,479 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,488. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% 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 Chicago Heights is $149,900 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,587. Median rent is $1,035/month, with 32.2% 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
Chicago Heights reports 774 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,954/100K. The murder rate is 6.8/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Chicago Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chicago Heights 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.