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Chicago Heights, IL
Population30,746
Median Age32.6
Pop. Density3,217
Pop. Change-6.28%
Married Population38.73%
Household Size3.03
Unemployment Rate15.30%
Median Home Cost$132,000
Homes Owned60.75%
Home Appreciation-5.20%
Percent Religious55.23%
Commute Time28.9

41.68% of people are white, 35.74% are black, 0.74% are asian, 0.61% are native american, and 21.23% claim 'Other'. 31.34% of the people in Chicago Heights, IL, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 68.66% are non-hispanic).


Valerie
Chicago, IL
Chicago Transit Authority - 11/14/2009

I think Chicago's public transportation is one of the best in the country. The system give you access to the entire metro area a surrounding suburbs. It is not a mandatory to own a vehicle in Chicago. It connects many far reaching city to the Chicago loop. It's great.[read more...]

Katrina
Chicago Heights, IL
Dogs - 4/8/2007

What I've noticed since moving back about a year ago is that there are many, many pit bulls, rottweillers and any other labelled MEAN dogs! People let them run around loose, lock them in their garages and chain them to trees in their yard. And, most of all, these animals are left out in all kinds of weather. It is disgusting. Also noticed that there are alot of "thugs" walking up and down the streets; not the sidewalks. What's that all about?[read more...]

Margaret
Chicago, IL
Born and raised - 2/21/2006

Born and raised here I might be biased, but I think Chicago is one of the best cities in which to live. There's always lots to do, whatever you're in to. Sporting events, museums, nightclubs, parks - you name it, we got it. Except for the weather, Chicago rocks.[read more...]