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Sauk Village, Illinois

Introduction to Sauk Village, Illinois

Sauk Village, Illinois, in Cook county, is 7 miles SW of Hammond, Indiana. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,411 people in Sauk Village.

Sauk Village History

With various construction projects taking place in the mid 20th century, this area developed quickly. Sauk Village was incorporated on March 12, 1957 and consisted of 55 homes in what is now known as the Garden Section, located near I-394. All houses located in this area at that time were built by the AMBO I Construction firm, which moved into the area in 1956. Thomas Nichols became the first Mayor of Sauk Village in 1957.

Sauk Village and nearby Attractions

  • Sauk Village Village Hall
  • Sauk Plaza Shopping Center
  • Ford Heights Public Library
  • Saint Mark's Lutheran Church
  • Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve/li>
  • Saint James Catholic Cemetery
  • Balmoral Race Track

Things To Do In Sauk Village

Sauk Plaza Shopping Center is popular among shoppers, while Sauk Village Baptist Church, Saint Mark's Lutheran Church and the First Baptist Church fascinate travelers with their magnificent architecture.

Sauk Village Transportation

Gary/Chicago Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Sauk Village Higher Education

Prairie State College, South Suburban College and Governors State University provide higher education to the people of Sauk Village.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophySauk Village Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sauk Village, IL

Comparing Sauk Village 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 Population98
Well-Paid Single Men33
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Affordability of Rents32
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
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