Preston Heights, IL

Preston Heights is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,318. Residents earn $51,970 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,318 Population 1,998/sq mi density

$51,970 Median Income $25,568 per capita

$141,400 Home Value $200,921 Zillow

$1,232 Median Rent 36.6% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

256 Violent Crime/100K 307 property/100K

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Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$51,970 median income, 5.2% unemployment

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Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$141,400 home value, $1,232/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

256 violent crimes/100K (33% below avg)

Education

1.7 / 5.0

8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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UFO Sightings

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Historic Markers

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Mines

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4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Preston Heights, IL.

Name	Description
Sauk Trail	Marker is on New Street east of Chicago Street (U.S. 6).
A Corridor in Time: The Illinois and Michigan Canal	Marker is at the intersection of North Bluff Street and West Jefferson Street (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling south on North Bluff Street.
Hickory Creek in the 1830's	Marker is on New Street east of North Chicago Street (U.S. 6), on the left when traveling east.
Joliet Steam Train	Marker can be reached from U.S. 6 south of East Jefferson Street (U.S. 30).