2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Blue Island, IL vs Hammond, IN

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- The median age of a home in Blue Island is 7.7% younger than the median age of a home in Hammond.
 Blue Island, ILHammond, INUnited States
 Median Home Age65  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$149,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock54.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$12.0$11.0
 Homes Owned45.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented45.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Blue Island, ILHammond, INUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,210$1,840
 Studio Apartment$870  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$820$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,090  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,230$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,640  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Blue Island, ILHammond, INUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Blue Island, ILHammond, INUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock20.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99936.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock17.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Blue Island, ILHammond, INUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock2.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock25.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock32.1%12.2%
Reviews for Blue Island    2 Reviews

If you enjoy crime, pollution , rats, unemployment, corruption, overcrowded schools and subpar city services bad streets and alleys then by all means stay or move in.  More

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I've lived in Blue Island for about 20 years, and I wouldn't choose to live anywhere else. The community is welcoming, the housing is unique and charming, and we are a  More

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Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  More

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