South Chicago Heights, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
South Chicago Heights, IL
At a Glance
How South Chicago Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Chicago Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Chicago Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Chicago Heights residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,442. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% 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 South Chicago Heights is $136,000 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,339. Median rent is $1,105/month, with 46.2% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
South Chicago Heights reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,307/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in South Chicago Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Chicago Heights has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.