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Chicago Heights, IL Area Guide

Enjoy suburban living on the outskirts of Chicago

Suburban Diverse Historic Convenient Scenic Affordable Active Accessible Quiet

Located about 30 miles south of Chicago’s Loop in Cook County, Chicago Heights is a peaceful suburb home to a rich history, diverse population, and abundant recreational opportunities. With a history dating back to the 1800s, Chicago Heights is filled with plenty of unique, historic homes and buildings. The city’s diversity is reflected in its many restaurants, with options for international cuisine such as Mexican, Jamaican, and Italian fare.

A host of parks, woods, and forest preserves surround Chicago Heights, providing endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Chicago Heights is also convenient to numerous golf and country clubs. Prairie State College is situated in Chicago Heights, presenting a variety of special events and programs to the community. Convenience to U.S. 30 and Route 1 makes getting around from Chicago Heights simple.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Chicago Heights, IL is $676 for a studio, $886 for one bedroom, $1,017 for two bedrooms, and $1,407 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago Heights has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$886/month
351 Sq Ft
House
$2,262/month
1,174 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Serena Hills Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

326 Students

Kennedy Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

177 Students

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

356 Students

Washington-Mckinley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

274 Students

Greenbriar Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

196 Students

Chicago Heights Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

940 Students

Speed Early Learning Center

Public

Grades K-12

Bloom High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,737 Students

Bloom Trail High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,227 Students

Speed Early Learning Center

Public

Grades K-12

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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.