Cook County, Illinois
Ford Heights Real Estate and Local Guide
A small south suburban village in Bloom Township that was settled largely by African American families and, since its 1949 incorporation as East Chicago Heights, has remained a predominantly Black community. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Ford Heights best.
About the area
Living in Ford Heights, IL
The area served as a stopping point on the Underground Railroad and was later renamed Ford Heights in 1987 for the neighboring Ford stamping plant.
The housing market
Homes in Ford Heights
- About 43.9% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 73.5% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $48,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Ford Heights home
Former Ford Motor Company stamping plant site
The adjacent Ford plant that opened in 1956 gave the village its 1987 name
Neighborhoods
Ford Heights areas to know
Park Addition
Neighborhood created in the early 1920s
Sunnyfield
Subdivision opened in 1964
For agents
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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.