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. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Chicago Heights best.
About the area
Living in Chicago Heights, IL
Nicknamed "The Crossroads of the Nation" after the Lincoln Highway was routed through the city in 1916.
The housing market
Homes in Chicago Heights
- About 63% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 69% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $149,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Chicago Heights home
Lincoln Highway and Dixie Highway crossroads
Intersection of two historic highways that earned the city its Crossroads nickname
Chicago Heights Carnegie Library
Public library first opened in 1903, originally designed by Richard E. Schmidt
Ford Motor Company Chicago Heights Stamping Plant
Metal stamping plant operated by Ford in the city
Wilson Woods
Park with a 1922 monument honoring local Civil War and World War I veterans
Chicago Heights Park District
Local district providing recreation programs, parks, and golf courses
Neighborhoods
Chicago Heights areas to know
East Side
Residential section of the city
The Hill
Neighborhood area within the city
Beacon Hill
Neighborhood area within the city
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.