Living in South Holland, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Holland · Census data 2020–2024
South Holland has 20,911 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $85,280 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $217,200, the median rent is $1,856/month.
South Holland at a glance
- Population
- 20,911
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $85,280State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $217,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,856/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is South Holland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values 18% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Holland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Holland the median home value is $217,200, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,856 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,990 a month in housing costs.
South Holland median household income
The median household income in South Holland is $85,280 and the income per person is $34,383. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in South Holland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,730
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.76
South Holland demographics
- Population
- 20,911
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 7,411
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Holland ›
Education in South Holland
26% of adults 25 and older in South Holland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Holland
- Unemployment rate
- 11.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
South Holland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Holland | 20,911 | $85,280 | $217,200 | $1,856 |
| Phoenix | 1,751 | $30,288 | $96,200 | $994 |
| Thornton | 1,940 | $59,647 | $155,100 | $1,107 |
| Dolton | 20,825 | $57,887 | $151,300 | $1,384 |
| Harvey | 20,230 | $42,429 | $88,100 | $960 |
| East Hazel Crest | 1,068 | $54,950 | $158,300 | $1,504 |
| Calumet City | 35,100 | $55,369 | $145,200 | $1,177 |
| Riverdale | 10,340 | $39,833 | $113,800 | $1,231 |
| Lansing | 28,284 | $75,569 | $177,000 | $1,268 |
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What is the median household income in South Holland, IL?
The median household income in South Holland is $85,280, about the same as 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 Holland?
The median home value in South Holland is $217,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in South Holland?
The median gross rent in South Holland is $1,856 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is South Holland, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values 18% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in South Holland?
The median age in South Holland is 41.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in South Holland?
The average commute to work in South Holland is 34 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Holland?
The unemployment rate in South Holland is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Holland?
26% of adults in South Holland 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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