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Chicago Heights, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
26,938
Population
2,598/sq mi density
$57,479
Median Income
$25,488 per capita
$149,900
Home Value
$165,587 Zillow
$1,035
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
774
Violent Crime/100K
1,954 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$57,479 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,900 home value, $1,035/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
774 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$149,900
47% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
11% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.2%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
10,765
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$149,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$165,587
Median Sale Price
$173,500
Median List Price
$215,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.2%
Owner-Occupied
36.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,035/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
122 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
15.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$136
Active Inventory
93
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
63.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $149,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $165,587 |
| Median Sale Price | $173,500 |
| Median List Price | $215,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $136 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,035 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 122 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.1% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 93 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $136 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,765 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 32.2% |