At a Glance
Median Income
$56,998
$30,479 per capita
Home Value
$220,200
Zillow: $280,004
Median Rent
$1,164/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
1,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
15.9% smoking rate
How Worth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Worth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Worth a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Worth residents earn a median household income of $56,998 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,479. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% 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 Worth is $220,200 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,004. Median rent is $1,164/month, with 33.5% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Worth reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,121/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Worth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Worth 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
Population10,731
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density4,528/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born20.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,998
Per Capita$30,479
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,200
Rent$1,164
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$280,004
Housing Units4,676
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property1,121/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation608 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in Worth was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
20.6% 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.