Stickney

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Stickney, IL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$794

Population

6,247

Renter Mix

30% Rent

A vibrant village on the outskirts of Chicago

Suburban Charming Peaceful Commuter Parks

Stickney is just 25 minutes west of Chicago, giving it a peaceful neighborhood feel while still being near the amenities of the city. There’s an endless variety of homes and apartments available to renters, all set on tree-lined streets with convenient back alleys for trash pickup.

On Stickney’s west side lies the Ottawa Woods Trail and a nexus of parks and green spaces that keep residents active. There’s not much in the way of restaurants and retail within the area’s boundaries, but there are plenty of offerings just north of Pershing Road to peruse. Stickney’s convenient location and proximity to major highways like I-290 and I-55 make it perfect for those who commute into the city for work.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$66,743

Average: $79,041

Education

933

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

2,949

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Stickney has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Stickney, IL is $794 for one bedroom, and $942 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stickney has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$794/month
315 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Edison Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

306 Students

Home Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

228 Students

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • White Eagle Woods-North
  • White Eagle Woods-South
  • Andrew Toman Grove
  • Brookfield Zoo
  • Schuth's Grove / Callahan Grove

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.