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Steger, Illinois

Introduction to Steger, Illinois

Located in Cook county, Steger, Illinois, is 10 miles SW of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 27 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. There are an estimated 9,682 people in the village.

Steger History

Early in the area's history, John Valentine Steger purchased an area of twenty acres for the purpose of setting up a piano factory. By 1896, the region had a surge in population and was able to become officially incorporated as a village in the same year. Although the village was originally supposed to be named 'Columbia Heights', it was instead named after John Steger as he paid a substantial amount of money to the winning candidate in the elections. By 1920, the village of Steger had become the piano capital of the world.

Steger and nearby Attractions

  • American Police Center and Museum
  • Charles Gates Dawes House
  • Lemont Area Historical Society and Museum
  • Buckley Homestead county Park
  • Chicago Portage National Historic Site
  • Lemon Lake county Park

Things To Do In Steger

Museums in the area include the American Police Center and Museum, Lemont Area Historical Society, and Museum and Midwest Carvers Museum. The Chicago Portage National Historic Site, The Lemon Lake County Park, and Buckley Homestead County Park are nearby.

Steger Transportation

The Chicago Midway International Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Steger Higher Education

Higher education is available at the Prairie State College, Governors State University, and South Suburban College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Steger Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Steger Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Steger Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Steger, IL

Comparing Steger 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
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes44
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