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Blue Island, Illinois

Introduction to Blue Island, Illinois

Blue Island, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles SE of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 14 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Blue Island is home to some 23,463 residents.

Blue Island History

The Ottawas, Ojibwas, and Potawatomi Native Americans were the original inhabitants of the present day city of Blue Island. The area was settled by the whites after 1835. At that time, Blue Island served as a way station on the historic Vincennes Trail. Blue Island was so named due to its location on a glacial ridge that rises like an island. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad first entered the city in 1852. Blue Island was incorporated as a city in 1901.

Blue Island and nearby Attractions

  • Hollywood Park - Crestwood
  • Vincennes Trail
  • Bronzeville Children's Museum
  • Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve
  • Midwest Carvers Museum
  • William W. Powers State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Blue Island

Blue Island offers approximately 10 public parks including Memorial Park, Hart Park, Kiddie Korral, Centennial Park, Perillo Park, Stan’s Park, and York Street Playground. You can enjoy golf at the Meadows Golf Club. The Blue Island Water Works is also worth visiting. The Bronzeville Children's Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry are nearby. In addition, the city of Blue Island organizes several recreational programs throughout the year.

Blue Island Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport is the nearest international airport.

Blue Island Higher Education

Chicago State University and City Colleges of Chicago – Olive - Harvey College are nearby.

High Points

Blue Island strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBlue Island Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyBlue Island Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 8%Blue Island Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Blue Island, IL

Comparing Blue Island to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men55
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times12
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents54
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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