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- The median age of a home in Blue Island is 29.2% older than the median age of a home in Oak Forest.
 Blue Island, ILOak Forest, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age65  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$261,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock41.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$21.0$11.0
 Homes Owned45.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented45.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Blue Island, ILOak Forest, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,670$1,840
 Studio Apartment$870  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,160$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,090  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,640  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Blue Island, ILOak Forest, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other5.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Blue Island, ILOak Forest, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99936.9%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock21.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock10.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Blue Island, ILOak Forest, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock15.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19893.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock21.3%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Blue Island    2 Reviews
Jack · Blue Island, IL
Has been city running on fumes.
Over 5 years ago

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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Bill · Blue Island, IL
Blue Island, IL: Friendly, diverse, charming
Over 8 years ago

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 Oak Forest    1 Reviews
Chester · Glenwood, IL
Schools
Over 13 years ago

We moved here originally from Chicago to find good schools. We have not been disappointed. The housing is less expensive than the surrounding areas but the schools are  More

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