Preston Heights, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Kendall County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,318 Population 1,998/sq mi density
$51,970 Median Income $25,568 per capita
$141,400 Home Value $200,921 Zillow
$1,232 Median Rent 36.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,970 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,400 home value, $1,232/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Preston Heights, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,970
31% below
$25,568 per capita
Home Value
$141,400
50% below
Zillow: $200,921
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
6% above
36.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
45% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Preston Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Preston Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
50%
Rent
106%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Preston Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Preston Heights residents earn a median household income of $51,970 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,568. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Preston Heights is $141,400 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,921. Median rent is $1,232/month, with 36.6% 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 1964.

Education

8.4% of adults in Preston Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Preston Heights has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,318
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,998/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born14.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,970
Per Capita$25,568
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,400
Rent$1,232
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$200,921
Housing Units1,094
Rent Burden36.6%

Health

Obesity46.7%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death4,543/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation631 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Preston Heights was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
14.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.