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Justice, Illinois

Introduction to Justice, Illinois

Justice, Illinois, in Cook county, is 4 miles NW of Oak Lawn, Illinois and 12 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Justice has a population of 12,193.

Justice History

The village of Justice was founded in 1911 along the I& M Canal. The earliest settlers in the area primarily consisted of German immigrants and Irish canal workers. After the I&M Canal opened in 1848, Justice became a very busy area with a number of important roads running through it. Soon, there was also a railroad running along one side of the canal. It was incorporated as a village in 1914.

Justice and nearby Attractions

  • American Police Center & Museum
  • Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
  • Graue Mill and Museum
  • Spears Pioneer Woods
  • Edgewood valley Country Club
  • Brookfield Zoo

Things To Do In Justice

The vilage of Justice has a rich history, particularly regarding its connection to the I&M canal. There are several museums in the area which shed light on the local history. Further, the Sears Pioneer Wood Forest Preserve offers its visitors an opportunity to relax or pursue other recreational activities like biking and hiking.

Justice Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Justice Higher Education

Moraine Valley Community College, Richard J. Daley College and Morton College are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Justice Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Justice Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Justice, IL

Comparing Justice 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 Old99
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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