Living in South Chicago Heights, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Chicago Heights · Census data 2020–2024
South Chicago Heights has 3,907 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $58,691 (30% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $149,300, the median rent is $1,196/month.
South Chicago Heights at a glance
- Population
- 3,907
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $58,691State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $149,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,196/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 60.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is South Chicago Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 30.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Chicago Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Chicago Heights the median home value is $149,300, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,196 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,570 a month in housing costs.
South Chicago Heights median household income
The median household income in South Chicago Heights is $58,691 and the income per person is $27,935. 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in South Chicago Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,692
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.4%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.47
South Chicago Heights demographics
- Population
- 3,907
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 1,564
- Foreign-born
- 17.5%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Chicago Heights ›
Education in South Chicago Heights
11.5% of adults 25 and older in South Chicago Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Chicago Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.9%
South Chicago Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Chicago Heights | 3,907 | $58,691 | $149,300 | $1,196 |
| Steger | 9,418 | $66,575 | $156,700 | $1,076 |
| Chicago Heights | 26,736 | $54,798 | $161,000 | $1,038 |
| Park Forest | 21,156 | $61,072 | $115,300 | $1,365 |
| Crete | 8,386 | $97,147 | $228,500 | $1,309 |
| Ford Heights | 1,331 | $36,053 | $66,300 | $1,056 |
| Sauk Village | 9,678 | $69,973 | $110,800 | $1,502 |
| Olympia Fields | 4,734 | $123,875 | $329,000 | $3,501 |
| Glenwood | 8,603 | $77,391 | $198,100 | $1,493 |
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What is the median household income in South Chicago Heights, IL?
The median household income in South Chicago Heights is $58,691, 30% 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 South Chicago Heights?
The median home value in South Chicago Heights is $149,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in South Chicago Heights?
The median gross rent in South Chicago Heights is $1,196 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is South Chicago Heights, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 30.5%.
What is the median age in South Chicago Heights?
The median age in South Chicago Heights is 41.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in South Chicago Heights?
The average commute to work in South Chicago Heights is 21 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Chicago Heights?
The unemployment rate in South Chicago Heights is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Chicago Heights?
11.5% of adults in South Chicago Heights 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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