Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
17%
Chicago Heights, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$889
Population
30,588
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Enjoy suburban living on the outskirts of Chicago
Suburban
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Diverse
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Historic
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.
Explore the City
Residents keep an active lifestyle biking on miles of trails Chicago Heights.
Four-square style homes are found throughout Chicago Heights.
Residents who love golf frequently visit Olympia Fields Country Club.
Thorn Creek runs right through Chicago Heights.
There are plenty of fresh foods and goods to browse at the Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market.
Fiesta Chicago Heights is a Mexican Independence Day Celebration.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,977
Average: $67,987
Education
5,053
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,146
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chicago Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Chicago Heights, IL is $679 for a studio, $891 for one bedroom, $1,022 for two bedrooms, and $1,419 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago Heights has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$891/month
351 Sq Ft
House
$2,471/month
1,456 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chicago Heights, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Barack Obama School of Ldership
Public
Grades K-5
363 Students
Public
Grades K-5
231 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
151 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
80 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
303 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
858 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Speed Independence High School
Public
Grades K-12
Speed Program For Adaptive Learn
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,766 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,198 Students
Speed Program For Adaptive Learn
Public
Grades K-12
Speed Independence High School
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
- Central Park Wetlands
- Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
- Jurgensen Woods North Nature Preserve
- Thorton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve
Airports
- Chicago Midway 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 June 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.