Living in Justice, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Justice · Census data 2020–2024
Justice has 12,324 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $57,170 (31% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $238,400, the median rent is $1,247/month.
Justice at a glance
- Population
- 12,324
- Median age
- 36.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,170State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $238,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,247/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 54.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Justice a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Justice
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Justice the median home value is $238,400, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,247 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,967 a month in housing costs.
Justice median household income
The median household income in Justice is $57,170 and the income per person is $32,113. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Justice: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,302
- Owner-occupied
- 54.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.7%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.51
Justice demographics
- Population
- 12,324
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 4,900
- Foreign-born
- 28.1%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Justice ›
Education in Justice
21% of adults 25 and older in Justice have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Justice
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 5.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Justice vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice | 12,324 | $57,170 | $238,400 | $1,247 |
| Bridgeview | 16,849 | $66,655 | $236,400 | $1,177 |
| Hickory Hills | 14,526 | $77,262 | $288,000 | $1,145 |
| Hodgkins | 1,597 | $62,417 | $45,800 | $1,050 |
| Summit | 10,846 | $61,863 | $232,600 | $1,137 |
| Countryside | 6,267 | $80,968 | $324,700 | $1,180 |
| Bedford Park | 586 | $99,000 | $271,700 | $1,841 |
| Burbank | 28,739 | $80,116 | $275,700 | $1,265 |
| McCook | 268 | $62,375 | $332,100 | $1,295 |
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What is the median household income in Justice, IL?
The median household income in Justice is $57,170, 31% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Justice?
The median home value in Justice is $238,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Justice?
The median gross rent in Justice is $1,247 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Justice, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in Justice?
The median age in Justice is 36.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Justice?
The average commute to work in Justice is 32 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Justice?
The unemployment rate in Justice is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Justice?
21% of adults in Justice have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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