Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Worth, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,096
Population
10,916
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Enjoy the peaceful suburban life on the cusp of Chicago
Suburban
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Convenient
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Quiet
Located about 20 miles south of Chicago, Worth is a small suburb between Chicago Ridge and Palos Heights. Just over two square miles in size, Worth is predominantly residential with 111th Street and Harlem Avenue serving as the village’s major commercial thoroughfares. Chicago Ridge Mall is just minutes away from Worth as well.
Worth’s quiet neighborhoods are draped in lush scenery, contributing a natural feel to the village. Multiple local parks provide plenty of options for outdoor recreation in Worth as well as a host of nearby woods and nature preserves. The beautiful Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is also proximate to Worth. Commuting and traveling from Worth is simple with convenience to I-294, Metra’s Southwest Service, and Chicago Midway International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,350
Average: $70,771
Education
1,887
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,271
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Worth has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Worth, IL is $1,096 for one bedroom, and $1,171 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Worth has increased by 3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,096/month
576 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Worth, IL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
242 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
411 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
324 Students
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Public
Grades 6-12
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Public
Grades 6-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens
- Arrowhead Lake
- Bur Oak Woods
- Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
- The Children's Farm
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.