Cook County, Illinois
Chicago Heights Real Estate and Local Guide
A southern suburb in the Chicago metropolitan area that grew as an outer-ring industrial community, known for its steel, glass, and manufacturing heritage.
Living in Chicago Heights
Nicknamed "The Crossroads of the Nation" after the Lincoln Highway was routed through the city in 1916. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $57,479 median household
EducationAbout 20.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyCook County
Homes in Chicago Heights
Owner-occupiedAbout 63% of housing units
Single-family homesRoughly 69% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $149,900
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Chicago Heights home
Lincoln Highway and Dixie Highway crossroads
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Intersection of two historic highways that earned the city its Crossroads nickname
Chicago Heights Carnegie Library
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Public library first opened in 1903, originally designed by Richard E. Schmidt
Ford Motor Company Chicago Heights Stamping Plant
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Metal stamping plant operated by Ford in the city
Wilson Woods
Source: landmarks.org
Park with a 1922 monument honoring local Civil War and World War I veterans
Chicago Heights Park District
Source: chparkdistrict.net
Local district providing recreation programs, parks, and golf courses