At a Glance
Median Income
$67,307
$33,764 per capita
Home Value
$236,000
Zillow: $292,898
Median Rent
$1,114/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
15/100K
715/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
10.9% smoking rate
How Stickney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stickney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stickney a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stickney residents earn a median household income of $67,307 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,764. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stickney is $236,000 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,898. Median rent is $1,114/month, with 24.8% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Stickney reports 15 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 715/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in Stickney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stickney has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population6,957
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density3,623/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born16.5%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,307
Per Capita$33,764
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,000
Rent$1,114
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$292,898
Housing Units2,663
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent15/100K
Property715/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation595 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Stickney was founded in 1913.
The median home in Stickney was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
16.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.