Chicago Heights City Property Records in Illinois

Chicago Heights property records document ownership, legal descriptions, transfers, mortgages, liens, assessments, exemptions, and tax history for parcels in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Because the city is in Cook County, most official property information is maintained at the county level. Users can access recorded deeds, mortgages, releases, and other land instruments through the Cook County Clerk’s Office. Assessment details, property characteristics, and exemption records are available from the Cook County Assessor’s Office. Property tax bills, payments, refunds, and delinquency information can be reviewed through the Cook County Treasurer’s Office. Court-related property matters, such as foreclosures, judgments, probate disputes, or other litigation affecting title, may be found through the Circuit Court of Cook County. For local zoning, permits, inspections, or code-related property information, users may contact the City of Chicago Heights. For legal or transactional use, verify parcel identification numbers (PINs), document numbers, and legal descriptions directly with these official sources.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$57,479
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$149,900
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$4,127
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
3%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,035 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
63%
Population
Population:
26,938

Chicago Heights Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section shows reported crime in Chicago Heights. It covers violent crimes, including murder, robbery, and assault, and property crimes, including total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Each figure is a count of reported incidents in the data for Chicago Heights.

Chicago Heights recorded 5 murders, 68 robberies, and 233 assaults in the violent crime category. Property crimes total 705, with 174 burglaries and 153 motor vehicle thefts.

Readers can use these counts to see which types of reported crime appear in Chicago Heights and how the violent and property categories compare. The figures reflect reported incidents only, so they do not on their own describe the full level of crime in the city.

Robberies
Robberies:
68
Burglary
Burglary:
174
Murder
Murder:
5
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
153
Theft
Theft:
378
Assault
Assault:
233
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
12

What Is the Population Profile of Chicago Heights

Race and ethnicity data for Chicago Heights shows how residents are divided across racial and ethnic groups, with each group listed by percentage and population count. The three largest groups are Black (39%, 10,598 people), Hispanic (37%, 10,017 people), and White (20%, 5,463 people). The data also lists Two + Races at 2% (500 people) and Other Race at 0.73% (197 people).

Black
39%
10,598
Hispanic
37%
10,017
White
20%
5,463
Two + Races
2%
500
Other Race
0.73%
197
American Indian
0.38%
102
Asian
0.23%
61
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Chicago Heights, Ratings Compared Across Illinois B-

The ratings for Chicago Heights cover different aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Diversity (A+), Access to Outdoor Activities (A-), and Access to Parks (A-). Other notable ratings include Cost of Living (B), Public Schools (C+), and Jobs (C). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
C+
Weather
Weather
C+
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A+
Good for Families
Good for Families
B-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
C
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B-
Housing
Housing
C+
Jobs
Jobs
C
Walkability
Walkability
C+

How Educated Is Chicago Heights

Chicago Heights's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (34%), Some College (15%), and Below High School (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
34%
Below High School
15%
Some College
15%
Bachelor Degree
14%
Associate Degree
7%
Masters Degree
5%
Doctorate
0.51%

When Were Homes Built

Chicago Heights's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (39%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (31%) and Before 1939 (16%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
39%
1960 - 1979
31%
Before 1939
16%
2000 - Present
8%
1980 - 1999
6%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Chicago Heights's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (54%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (21%) and 4 Bedrooms (13%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
54%
2 Bedrooms
21%
4 Bedrooms
13%
1 Bedroom
7%
No Bedrooms
4%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Chicago Heights's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 10 - 17 (14%), 45 - 54 (14%), and 65 Plus (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

45 - 54
14%
10 - 17
14%
65 Plus
13%
35 - 44
13%
Under 10
12%
55 - 64
12%
25 - 34
11%
18 - 24
11%

Property Market Trends at Chicago Heights

Chicago Heights's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $149,900. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,035 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Chicago Heights's dynamic real estate landscape.

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