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South Chicago Heights, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,934
Population
2,490/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$27,442 per capita
$136,000
Home Value
$155,981 Zillow
$1,105
Median Rent
46.2% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
447
Violent Crime/100K
4,046 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,000 home value, $1,105/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
447 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$136,000
52% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,105/mo
5% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.0%
1% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,698
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$136,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$155,981
Median Sale Price
$148,000
Median List Price
$179,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.0%
Owner-Occupied
35.0%
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:
$1,105/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
310 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
40.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$93
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
46.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
49% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
65.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $136,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $155,981 |
| Median Sale Price | $148,000 |
| Median List Price | $179,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $93 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,105 |
| 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 | 310 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $93 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,698 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 46.2% |