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Chicago Heights School District 170
Chicago Heights School District 170 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 21,637. The median household income is $51,747 and the median age is 34.7.
21,637
Population
2987
People / sq mi
$51,747
Median Income
34.7
Median Age
Chicago Heights School District 170 covers 7 sq mi of land at 2986.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 19.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$51,747
Median Household Income
$26,028
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$159,400
Median Home Value
$1,073
Median Rent
58.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
82.2%
High School+
17.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chicago Heights School District 170 serves a community with a population of 21,637 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Chicago Heights School District 170 is $51,747, with a per capita income of $26,028. The poverty rate is 26.7%.
Chicago Heights School District 170 is 25.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 19.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Chicago Heights School District 170, 82.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Chicago Heights School District 170 is $159,400, with a median rent of $1,073. The homeownership rate is 58.8%.
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Data for Chicago Heights School District 170 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1709960).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.