Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Calumet Park
Calumet Park, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,038
Population
7,057
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Experience the classic neighborhood vibe of the southern Chicago suburb
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Commuter
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Low Crime
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River
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Calumet Park is a small village positioned fifteen miles due south of Chicago. The location makes this area quite popular among commuters, offering direct access to the city via interstate 57 as well as rail service. The local rental market’s mix of small single-family homes and low-rise apartments provides options for every taste and budget.
The dining scene is fairly limited, but longtime favorites like Dillinger’s Drive-In and Victory Sports Bar serve as major hangouts among the locals. Numerous parks and golf courses surround the village, providing endless opportunities to spend time outdoors.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,141
Average: $66,775
Education
1,255
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,361
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Calumet Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Calumet Park, IL is $872 for a studio, $1,038 for one bedroom, $1,284 for two bedrooms, and $880 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Calumet Park has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,038/month
706 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Calumet Park, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
270 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
318 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
310 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- West Pullman Park
- Calumet Woods
- Prospect Gardens Park
- Graver Park
- Munroe Park
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.