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Attractive Blue Island, IL

Referring to itself as the "historic heart of Chicago Southland," the city of Blue Island is best known for its charming Main Street commercial district. More than 350 businesses thrive in and near this welcoming community, attracting visitors and residents to its downtown and uptown shops and services. Newcomers will find the comfortable friendliness a small-town environment in close proximity to first-rate attractions and amenities. Festivals and special events are frequent in Blue Island, bringing friends and neighbors together in a spirit of camaraderie. This family-oriented atmosphere combines lush parks and fine recreational facilities with strong support for local school and church activities.

Excellent transportation facilities and the convenience of major interstates have enhanced the town's economic growth. Blue Island also enjoys a link to the St. Lawrence Seaway via the Cal-Sag Canal and Lake Michigan. As one of the Southland's oldest communities, Blue Island draws new residents to a stable and well-established community.
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Blue Island, IL36$53,166$70,958
home sale data for other nearby cities
Alsip, IL25$135,000$127,140
Burnham, IL18$55,000$80,056
Calumet Park, IL89$99,696$124,459
Chicago Ridge, IL20$75,500$91,975
Crestwood, IL37$82,000$88,851
Dolton, IL29$45,000$58,141
East Hazel Crest, IL37$57,500$85,770
Evergreen Park, IL35$130,000$130,686
Harvey, IL28$49,928$57,678
Hazel Crest, IL37$57,500$85,770
Hometown, IL7$76,000$90,143
Markham, IL28$49,928$57,678
Merrionette Park, IL64$159,375$168,757
Midlothian, IL37$82,000$88,851
Morgan Park, IL77$109,000$135,830
Mount Greenwood, IL39$175,000$195,436
Oak Forest, IL29$162,000$219,983
Oak Lawn, IL198$126,164$136,299
Palos Heights, IL36$224,500$239,264
Posen, IL5$73,000$84,800
Riverdale, IL12$40,000$51,500
Robbins, IL2$91,750$91,750
Roseland, IL41$70,000$83,256
South Holland, IL41$110,000$107,622
Worth, IL29$118,000$108,169
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Population

Total Population24,033
Population Density5,807 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population12,177
Male Population11,855
Population Change since 1990↑ 12% Increase
Population Change since 2000↑ 2% Increase

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeSouth Suburban College
Distance5 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeSaint Xavier University
Distance4 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households8,453
Family Households5,441
Average Family Size3.74
Average Household Income$50,613
Median Household Income$39,046
Income Change since 1990↑ 976050% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 8% Increase

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk1.34
Crime Risk (County)2.20
Personal Crime Risk (County)2.12
Murder Crime Risk (County)1.81
Rape Crime Risk (County)2.74
Robbery Crime Risk (County)2.06
Assault Crime Risk (County)1.31
Property Crime Risk (County)0.98
Burglary Crime Risk (County)1.18
Larceny Crime Risk (County)1.46
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.50

Climate

Average July High Temperature84.7 °F
Average January Low Temperature16.2 °F
Annual Precipitation38.4 inches
Air Pollution Index106% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate8.50%
Nearest AirportChicago Midway International
Distance10 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamChicago White Sox
Distance12 miles
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Grades: 7 - 8

E F Kerr Middle School12915 S Maple Ave
Veterans Memorial Middle School12320 S Greenwood Ave

Grades: 9 - 12

Eisenhower Campus High School12700 S Sacramento Ave
Washington Junior High School13900 School St

Grades: K - 6

Aldridge Elementary School630 E 131st St
Burr Oak Elementary School1440 W 125th St
Calumet Elementary School1440 W Vermont St
Carver Elementary School901 E 133rd Pl
General George Patton Elementary School13700 S Stewart Ave
Lincoln Elementary School2140 W Broadway St
Washington Elementary School13900 School St

Grades: Other

Burr Oak Academy1441 W 124th St
Chicago Int'l Cs - Larry Hawkins801 E 133rd Pl
Chicago Int'l Cs - Lloyd Bond13300 S Langley Ave
Early Childhood Center560 W 144th St
Greenwood School12418 Highland Ave
Horace Mann School2975 W Broadway St
Park School14200 Wentworth Ave
Paul Revere Intermediate School12331 S Gregory St
Paul Revere Primary School2300 W 123rd Place
Promise Christian Academy13560 S Indiana Ave
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BANKS

Charter One11960 Western Ave
First Midwest Bank12015 Western Ave
Great Lakes Bank Na13001 Gregory St
Great Lakes Bank Na13057 Western Ave
Great Lakes Financial Rsrcs13057 Western Ave
Tcf Bank2320 Burr Oak Ave

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Blue Island Fire Dept2450 Vermont St
Blue Island Police Dept13031 Greenwood Ave

GOLF

Meadows Golf Club-blue Island2802 123rd St

HOSPITALS

Metrosouth Medical Ctr12935 Gregory St

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Advocate United Chr Of Christ2440 York St
Bethel-pentecostal Church2726 Broadway St
California Gardens Christian13911 Coopers Grove Rd
Christ Assembly Intl2457 Oak St
Christ Memorial United Church2440 York St
Church Of The Nazarene12815 Gregory St
Emmanuel Missionary Baptist3020 143rd St
Evangelical Community Church2237 120th St
First Evangelical Lutheran Chr2519 Grove St
Grace United Methodist Church12739 Maple Ave
Iglesia Del Nazareno12815 Gregory St

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