At a Glance
Median Income
$87,378
$35,098 per capita
Home Value
$201,200
Zillow: $222,280
Median Rent
$1,914/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
359/100K
2,677/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How South Holland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Holland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Holland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Holland residents earn a median household income of $87,378 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,098. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% 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 Holland is $201,200 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,280. Median rent is $1,914/month, with 51.0% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
South Holland reports 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,677/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in South Holland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Holland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population21,016
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density2,903/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$87,378
Per Capita$35,098
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,200
Rent$1,914
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$222,280
Housing Units8,102
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent359/100K
Property2,677/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault75/100K
Burglary415/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation603 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute36 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries26
Did You Know?
South Holland was founded in 1847.
The median home in South Holland was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.3% 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.
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