At a Glance
Median Income
$58,514
$32,277 per capita
Home Value
$235,200
Zillow: $302,782
Median Rent
$1,198/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
11/100K
157/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
15.7% smoking rate
How Justice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Justice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Justice a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Justice residents earn a median household income of $58,514 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,277. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% 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 Justice is $235,200 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,782. Median rent is $1,198/month, with 30.2% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Justice reports 11 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 157/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Justice hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Justice has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population12,372
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density4,356/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born25.9%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,514
Per Capita$32,277
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A
Home Value$235,200
Rent$1,198
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$302,782
Housing Units4,932
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
D
Violent11/100K
Property157/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation614 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in Justice was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
25.9% 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.