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Ford Heights, Illinois, in Cook county, is 6 miles SW of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 24 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Chicago area. There are 3,456 residents in Ford Heights.
In Ford Heights, about 22% of adults are married. The faces of Ford Heights are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the village. People in Ford Heights are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.
In 2000, Ford Heights had a median family income of $16,706.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Ford Heights that were owner-occupied was 35%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the village.
In Ford Heights, 76% of commuters drive to work. Ford Heights offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in the village use public transportation than most people elsewhere.
Comparing Ford Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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