At a Glance
Median Income
$56,946
$25,039 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
Zillow: $144,061
Median Rent
$1,504/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
5,485/100K
2,200/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Sauk Village Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sauk Village's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sauk Village a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sauk Village residents earn a median household income of $56,946 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,039. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% 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 Sauk Village is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,061. Median rent is $1,504/month, with 35.8% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Sauk Village reports 5,485 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1343% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,200/100K. The murder rate is 19.4/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Sauk Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sauk Village has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population9,724
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density2,437/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,946
Per Capita$25,039
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$1,504
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$144,061
Housing Units3,782
Rent Burden35.8%
Crime
F
Violent5,485/100K
Property2,200/100K
Murder19.4/100K
Assault4,749/100K
Burglary504/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation661 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute38 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Sauk Village was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.