Cook County, Illinois
Worth Real Estate and Local Guide
A friendly southwest-suburban Chicago village incorporated in 1914 and named for General William J. Worth, split between Worth and Palos townships along Harlem Avenue.
Living in Worth
The village's motto is "The Friendly Village, It's Worth a Trip". Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $56,998 median household
EducationAbout 19.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyCook County
Homes in Worth
Median home valueAbout $220,200
- About 65.1% of housing units are owner-occupied, typical of an established working suburban community.
- Roughly 54% of housing units are detached single-family homes, with the remainder in townhomes and multi-unit buildings.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Worth home
Water's Edge Golf Club
Source: villageofworth.com
Municipal 18-hole golf course along the Cal-Sag Channel with a driving range and boat launch
Worth Park District
Source: villageofworth.com
Operates eleven parks across the village, including Veteran's Memorial Park at 111th and Harlem
Cal-Sag walking trails and SEPA station
Source: villageofworth.com
Water Reclamation District station along the Cal-Sag with waterfalls and walking trails