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Total population: 30,586 (All urban)

Chicago Heights, Illinois Age and Sex of Residents

Houses: 11,482 (10,767 occupied: 6,799 owner occupied, 3,968 renter occupied)
% of renters here:  37%
State:  33%

Housing density: 1200 houses/condos per square mile


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007 in this county: $344,308.


Median contract rent in 2007: $646 (lower quartile is $473, upper quartile is $753)


Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2007: $620


Median gross rent in Chicago Heights, IL in 2007: $744


Housing units in Chicago Heights with a mortgage: 3,869 (387 second mortgage, 386 home equity loan, 14 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 2,256





Chicago Heights,IL index of house prices



Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $171,673 (it was $94,000 in 2000)
Chicago Heights:  $171,673
Illinois:  $208,800
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $129,166 - $207,351

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $175,034
Here:  $175,034
State:  $269,211

Townhouses or other attached units: $193,739
Here:  $193,739
State:  $258,887

In 2-unit structures: $164,794
Here:  $164,794
State:  $320,810

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $161,182
Here:  $161,182
State:  $330,214

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $271,833
Here:  $271,833
State:  $275,408

Mobile homes: $75,000
Here:  $75,000
State:  $35,670

Household type by relationship

Households: 32,402
  • In family households: 29,082 (5,111 male householders, 2,872 female householders)
    5,030 spouses, 12,315 children (11,487 natural, 299 adopted, 529 stepchildren), 1,380 grandchildren, 480 brothers or sisters, 334 parents, 743 other relatives, 817 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 3,320 (1,307 male householders (1,061 living alone)), 1,446 female householders (1,317 living alone)), 567 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 643 (235 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 2,506 2-persons, 1,914 3-persons, 1,543 4-persons, 1,018 5-persons, 503 6-persons, 499 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 2,378 1-person, 275 2-persons, 51 3-persons, 22 4-persons, 11 5-persons, 10 6-persons, 6 7-or-more-persons.

5,039 married couples with children.
3,590 single-parent households (526 men, 3,064 women).

76.0% of residents of Chicago Heights speak English at home.
20.0% of residents speak Spanish at home (52% speak English very well, 22% speak English well, 16% speak English not well, 9% don't speak English at all).
3.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (71% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 9% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).
0.4% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (47% speak English very well, 39% speak English well, 8% speak English not well, 6% don't speak English at all).
0.3% of residents speak other language at home (55% speak English very well, 9% speak English well, 15% speak English not well, 21% don't speak English at all).

Foreign born population: 3,700 (11.2%)
(28.1% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.9
State:  6.1

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.2
State:  4.1

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Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Chicago Heights, Illinois:
  • 1 room: 0
  • 2 rooms: 49
  • 3 rooms: 310
  • 4 rooms: 376
  • 5 rooms: 1,860
  • 6 rooms: 1,934
  • 7 rooms: 1,281
  • 8 rooms: 608
  • 9 or more rooms: 381



Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Chicago Heights, Illinois:
  • 1 room: 77
  • 2 rooms: 388
  • 3 rooms: 895
  • 4 rooms: 931
  • 5 rooms: 861
  • 6 rooms: 449
  • 7 rooms: 204
  • 8 rooms: 93
  • 9 or more rooms: 70



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 15
  • 1995 to 1998: 107
  • 1990 to 1994: 57
  • 1980 to 1989: 227
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,405
  • 1960 to 1969: 2,657
  • 1950 to 1959: 3,347
  • 1940 to 1949: 1,511
  • 1939 or earlier: 2,156


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Chicago Heights:
  • no bedroom: 52
  • 1 bedroom: 91
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,071
  • 3 bedrooms: 4,382
  • 4 bedrooms: 960
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 243



Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Chicago Heights:
  • no bedroom: 101
  • 1 bedroom: 1,210
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,488
  • 3 bedrooms: 925
  • 4 bedrooms: 173
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 71



Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders



Cars and other vehicles available in Chicago Heights in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 398
  • 1 vehicle: 2,316
  • 2 vehicles: 2,941
  • 3 vehicles: 903
  • 4 vehicles: 171
  • 5 or more vehicles: 70



Cars and other vehicles available in Chicago Heights in n renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 963
  • 1 vehicle: 2,210
  • 2 vehicles: 743
  • 3 vehicles: 25
  • 4 vehicles: 6
  • 5 or more vehicles: 21


Chicago Heights, IL house values


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2007 in Chicago Heights, IL:

  • Less than $10,000: 7
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 3
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 7
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 13
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 13
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 13
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 23
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 53
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 52
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 66
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 108
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 122
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 159
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 571
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 916
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 1216
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 1014
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 1264
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 374
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 233
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 80
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 29
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 4
  • $1,000,000 or more: 6
 


Chicago Heights rent paid by renters for apartments graph

Rent paid by renters in 2007 in Chicago Heights:

  • Less than $100: 163 people
  • $100 to $149: 99
  • $150 to $199: 124
  • $200 to $249: 124
  • $250 to $299: 108
  • $300 to $349: 80
  • $350 to $399: 75
  • $400 to $449: 127
  • $450 to $499: 162
  • $500 to $549: 192
  • $550 to $599: 243
  • $600 to $649: 310
  • $650 to $699: 373
  • $700 to $749: 385
  • $750 to $799: 311
  • $800 to $899: 401
  • $900 to $999: 111
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 118
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 26
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 18
  • $2,000 or more: 0
  • No cash rent: 164
 



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 1,037
  • 1990 to 1994: 669
  • 1985 to 1989: 457
  • 1980 to 1984: 361
  • 1975 to 1979: 332
  • 1970 to 1974: 255
  • 1970 to 1974: 163
  • 1965 to 1969: 426

Chicago Heights, IL Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 86.6%
Number of people working at home: 165 (1.4% of all workers)


Chicago Heights travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 302
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 1694
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 2057
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 2103
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 1424
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 487
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 1082
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 124
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 336
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 945
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 993
  • 90 or more minutes: 419
 


Chicago Heights mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 8,831 (73%)
  • Carpooled: 1,823 (15%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 273 (2%)
  • Subway or elevated: 43 (0%)
  • Railroad: 461 (4%)
  • Taxi: 15 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 29 (0%)
  • Walked: 327 (3%)
  • Other means: 164 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 165 (1%)
 


Chicago Heights, IL household income

Household income:

  • Less than $10,000: 1380
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 813
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 777
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 637
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 765
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 707
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 622
  • $40,000 to $44,999: 617
  • $45,000 to $49,999: 540
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 996
  • $60,000 to $74,999: 1032
  • $75,000 to $99,999: 1068
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 417
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 225
  • $150,000 to $199,999: 74
  • $200,000 or more: 66
 


First ancestries reported:

 Other groups: 17973
 Italian: 3420
 German: 2047
 Polish: 1348
 Irish: 1174
 English: 515
 United States or American: 514
 Subsaharan African:: 298
 African: 272
 Swedish: 184
 Scotch-Irish: 170
 Scottish: 154
 French (except Basque): 144
 Slovak: 140
 Dutch: 139
 Hungarian: 135
 Lithuanian: 133
 Greek: 123
 Czech: 62
 Austrian: 62
 Scandinavian: 53
 Danish: 45
 French Canadian: 39
 Norwegian: 30
 Czechoslovakian: 29
 Ukrainian: 28
 Croatian: 27
 Belgian: 27
 Welsh: 27
 European: 24
 Finnish: 23
 West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 20
 Nigerian: 17
 Haitian: 16
 British: 14
 Russian: 9
 Sudanese: 9
 Yugoslavian: 8
 Arab:: 7
 Iranian: 7
 Palestinian: 7
 Canadian: 7
 Latvian: 6
 Romanian: 6
 Serbian: 4
 Turkish: 4
 Jamaican: 4


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (81%)
  • Italy (5%)
  • Poland (3%)
  • Colombia (1%)
  • Germany (1%)
  • Guatemala (1%)
  • Korea (1%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 23603
  • Northeast: 257
  • Midwest: 1551
  • South: 3296
  • West: 447

65% of Chicago Heights residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 83% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 43% lived in Illinois.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 222
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 115
  • 5th and 6th grade: 449
  • 7th and 8th grade: 424
  • 9th grade: 281
  • 10th grade: 293
  • 11th grade: 359
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 559
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 2,772
  • Less than 1 year of college: 612
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 1,390
  • Associate degree: 479
  • Bachelor's degree: 744
  • Master's degree: 242
  • Professional school degree: 102
  • Doctorate degree: 31


Educational Attainment for Males


Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

  • No schooling: 141
  • Nursery to 4th grade: 145
  • 5th and 6th grade: 354
  • 7th and 8th grade: 500
  • 9th grade: 296
  • 10th grade: 435
  • 11th grade: 433
  • 12th grade, no diploma: 502
  • High school graduate (or equivalency): 3,128
  • Less than 1 year of college: 845
  • Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 1,474
  • Associate degree: 833
  • Bachelor's degree: 876
  • Master's degree: 331
  • Professional school degree: 52
  • Doctorate degree: 22


Educational Attainment for Females




Class of Workers


Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 7.6%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 4.2%


Unemployment rate for Black males: 20.8%
Unemployment rate for Black females: 15.6%


Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native males: 33.3%
Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native females: 35.7%


Unemployment rate for Asian males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Asian females: 0.0%


Unemployment rate for other race males: 9.1%
Unemployment rate for other race females: 15.5%


Unemployment rate for two or more race males: 12.2%
Unemployment rate for two or more race females: 11.3%


Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 9.9%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 12.6%


Median household income in 2007 for:

  • White non-Hispanic householders: $54,344
  • Black householders: $29,531
  • American Indian and Alaska Native householders: $22,311
  • Asian householders: $52,946
  • Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders: $35,813
  • Some other race householders: $44,182
  • Two or more races householders: $35,778
  • Hispanic or Latino race householders: $46,998

Chicago Heights household income for White non-Hispanic householders

Chicago Heights household income for Black householders

Chicago Heights household income for American Indian and Alaska Native householders

Chicago Heights household income for Asian householders

Chicago Heights household income for Some other race householders

Chicago Heights household income for Two or more races householders

Chicago Heights household income for Hispanic or Latino race householders

Chicago Heights marital status for males

Chicago Heights marital status for females


Median 2007 house value for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $185,370
  • Black or African American householders: $150,305
  • Asian householders: $141,539
  • Some other race householders: $148,844
  • Two or more races householders: $157,610
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $151,401

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 7,156
  • One, attached: 261
  • Two: 1,723
  • 3 or 4: 932
  • 5 to 9: 406
  • 10 to 19: 447
  • 20 to 49: 157
  • 50 or more: 395
  • Mobile homes: 5

Median worth of mobile homes: $76,022


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%


Year Householders Moved Into Unit in Chicago Heights:

 


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Utility gas (96%)
  • Electricity (3%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Utility gas (84%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 670
Here:  14.0%
Illinois:  13.4%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 215
Here:  10.3%
Illinois:  11.1%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 228
Here:  16.8%
Illinois:  25.8%



School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students



School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


 

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