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South Holland, IL


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South Holland, Illinois

South Holland, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles W of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 18 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 22,147 people in South Holland.

The People and Families of South Holland

In South Holland, about 57% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in South Holland, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 55% of South Holland is non-white. In Illinois, the village is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Holland had a median family income of $67,451. South Holland has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in South Holland.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($750) in South Holland. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

South Holland Housing

Approximately 93% of housing in South Holland is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In South Holland, 86% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%South Holland Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%South Holland Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%South Holland Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of South Holland, IL

Comparing South Holland 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 Diversity910
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

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