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Calumet Heights

Calumet Heights

$222,668 Average Value
$158 Average Price per Sq Ft
30 Homes For Sale

Calumet Heights has easy access to shops, schools and public transport

Calumet Heights is a quiet neighborhood on Chicago ’s South Side, where rows of brick homes are on sidewalk-lined streets. Living here means you're close to restaurants and stores along Stony Island Avenue and East 87th Street, and there are schools and the Owens (Jesse) Park in the community. When people need to get to , they can take Chicago Transit Authority buses or nearby Metra trains. Buyers set their sights on Calumet Heights when they want established homes near conveniences.

Homes in Calumet Heights are in neat rows.
Homes in Calumet Heights are in neat rows.
Calumet Heights residents are a short trip from lakeside parks.
Calumet Heights residents are a short trip from lakeside parks.
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The neighborhood has a range of older and renovated homes

Calumet Heights is full of brick single-family homes with Tudor, Dutch Colonial and Queen Anne influences. Some have bay windows, while others have unique roof designs. Many homes were built between the 1920s and 1960s, so you might find an older property that needs renovations or a renovated home with a mostly original exterior. Prices tend to range from around $80,000 to the upper $400,000s.

The homes are set in neat rows, and the sidewalks lead to schools and businesses on Stony Island Avenue, which has been the case since the neighborhood was first developed. "Avalon Park, Calumet Heights, Pill Hill, all those communities were robust," says broker Shiree Booker with Realty One Group Heartland. “When they started building those homes, a lot of Chicago elite, Black business owners, the politicians, doctors and lawyers — people of society — lived in those abutting neighborhoods."

The Chicago bungalow is a popular architectural style in Calumet Heights.
The Chicago bungalow is a popular architectural style in Calumet Heights.
The residential streets in Calumet Heights have sidewalks.
The residential streets in Calumet Heights have sidewalks.
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Where to shop for groceries and everyday needs close to home

East 87th Street and Stony Island Avenue are lined with restaurants and boutiques. You have beauty supply stores, clothing boutiques and convenience stores. People go to Pete's Produce to get groceries in the neighborhood, or they drive down Stony Island Avenue to shop at the Jewel-Osco grocery store. There are more stores to visit in areas like Chatham.

There are chain restaurants and locally owned spots to try in Calumet Heights. Some of the most notable places are:

  • Family Den, a long-standing bar and lounge with house music and old-school tracks
  • S2 City Grill & Daiquiri Bar, a grill and bar known for its food selection and happy hour
  • Seafood Junction, a family-owned business that specializes in steamed seafood platters
You can head outside the neighborhood for more options, and Booker highlights the nearby


Calumet Fisheries, a riverside restaurant that's a short drive away. "I go to Calumet Fisheries all the time; fish and chips are the best thing there,” Booker says. “People get their food, go out and sit on the old picnic tables with their families, watch the boats go by or get it hot and sit in their cars.”

Residents get groceries at Pete's Produce in Calumet Heights.
Residents get groceries at Pete's Produce in Calumet Heights.
S2 City Grill and Daquiri Bar is a popular spot in Calumet Heights.
S2 City Grill and Daquiri Bar is a popular spot in Calumet Heights.
Residents do their food shopping at Jewel-Osco near Calumet Heights.
Residents do their food shopping at Jewel-Osco near Calumet Heights.
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Hoyne Elementary School is one option for families in Calumet Heights.
Hoyne Elementary School is one option for families in Calumet Heights.

Some residents can walk their children to local schools

Calumet Heights is part of the Chicago Public Schools system. The neighborhood has three elementary schools, and some residents live close enough to walk their kids to class. Amelia Earhart Options for Knowledge School is a public magnet school here that earns a B-minus rating from Niche and focuses on literature, writing and STEAM programs.

Spending time at Owens Park or swimming at Avalon Park

Owens Park is the largest green space in Calumet Heights. You can visit to use the baseball diamonds, tennis courts or the playground. The park also has a fieldhouse with a gymnasium, fitness center and multipurpose rooms. Some residents take their kids to the park for summer day camps and holiday celebrations. Nearby Avalon Park is another option, with its outdoor pool and splash pad.

Avalon Park has amenities like walking trails and a fieldhouse in Calumet Heights.
Avalon Park has amenities like walking trails and a fieldhouse in Calumet Heights.
The Jesse Owens monument is a notable landmark in Calumet Heights.
The Jesse Owens monument is a notable landmark in Calumet Heights.
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Annual festivals and arts events are held near the neighborhood

Residents are surrounded by opportunities to connect with the community during annual events. You can take a quick trip to nearby hubs for things like:

  • Blues in the Parks, a free summer concert series with live blues music in nearby Avalon Park
  • Public exhibitions and tours at the Stony Island Arts Bank, a gallery and community center north of the neighborhood with rotating exhibits and archives
  • South Shore Summer Festival, held every August at the South Shore Cultural Center with live music and local food vendors along the lakefront

Residents have multiple ways to reach downtown from Calumet Heights

Most people rely on cars to get around Calumet Heights. Interstate 90, which is part of the Chicago Skyway, is one of the ways to reach downtown Chicago. The roughly 15-mile drive can take around 30 minutes, but traffic can make it longer. You might prefer to catch the Metra train at the 93rd Street station, which serves the Metra Electric line and reaches downtown stations in about 40 minutes. CTA buses service the area and take passengers to surrounding communities, and the J14 bus line has a direct path from the neighborhood to downtown. The neighborhood is home to Advocate Trinity Hospital, so some people live close to work.

A lot of traffic passes through the Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge near Calumet Heights.
A lot of traffic passes through the Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge near Calumet Heights.
Advocate Trinity Hospital is a major employer in Calumet Heights.
Advocate Trinity Hospital is a major employer in Calumet Heights.
Calumet Heights is serviced by multiple CTA bus lines.
Calumet Heights is serviced by multiple CTA bus lines.
One of Calumet Heights' nearest Metra station is on 93rd Street.
One of Calumet Heights' nearest Metra station is on 93rd Street.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Chicago Midway International

29 min drive

Bus

93rd Street & Clyde

Bus

93rd Street & East End

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South Chicago & Oglesby

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South Chicago & 85Th Street

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South Chicago & 86Th Street/Crandon

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South Chicago & 89Th Street

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South Chicago & 91St Street

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
6,337
Number of Homes for Sale
30
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,765
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,627
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,702

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
15
Median Rent
$1,800
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,975
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,600
Median Condo Rent
$1,438
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,400

Demographics

Total Population
17,997
Median Age
49
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.2%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$66,094
Below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$80,472

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.2%
On par with the national average
89%
College Graduates
34.8%
Advanced Degrees
16%
% Population in Labor Force
57.4%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

70 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

50 / 100
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