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Chicago Heights, Illinois

Introduction to Chicago Heights, Illinois

Chicago Heights, Illinois, in Cook county, is 8 miles SW of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 24 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the city are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago Heights has a population of 32,776.

Chicago Heights History

Chicago Heights was settled in by the whites in 1833. Absalom Wells was the first European settler of the area. However, Adam and Phoebe Brown were the first permanent settlers of Chicago Heights. At that time, the area was known as Thorn Grove. In 1836, the first school of the area was established. In December 1843, the Reformed Presbytherian Church of Thorn Grove was established. The first railroad entered Thorn Grove in 1853. The area was renamed Chicago Heights in 1892 and was incorporated as a village. It was reincorporated in 1900 as a city.

Chicago Heights and nearby Attractions

  • Sauk Trail
  • Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
  • Matteson Historical Museum
  • William W. Powers State Recreation Area
  • Hollywood Park - Crestwood
  • Midwest Carvers Museum

Things To Do In Chicago Heights

While in Chicago Heights you can visit the Euclid Park, Seiter Park, Landeen Park, Petrarca Park, and Beacon Hill Park. You can enjoy shopping at the Olympia Plaza Shopping Center. Golf enthusiasts can visit the Chicago Heights Park District Golf Course and Chicago Heights Country Club. The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park is also worth paying a visit to. In addition, Chicago Heights organizes a number of recreational programs and special events throughout the year.

Chicago Heights Transportation

Air transportation is available from Gary/ Chicago Airport.

Chicago Heights Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are offered by Prairie State College, Governors State University, Chicago State University, and South Suburban College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyChicago Heights Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Chicago Heights Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Chicago Heights, IL

Comparing Chicago Heights 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 Population66
Senior Citizens53
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13
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