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Compare Decatur to Chicago Heights

This post compares Decatur, Illinois to Chicago Heights, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Decatur (city) Chicago Heights (city)
Population 73,505 30,292
Income (median) $41,341 $40,740
Home Value (median) $80,600 $98,300
White 71% 34%
Black 19% 42%
Asian 1% 0%
With Kids 26% 35%
Age (median) 39 34
Rentals 36% 40%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Decatur or Chicago Heights?
A: Decatur has a larger population count than Chicago Heights: 73505 compared with 30292 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Decatur or in Chicago Heights?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Decatur.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Decatur or Chicago Heights?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Decatur.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Chicago Heights does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 36% for Decatur versus 40% for Chicago Heights.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Decatur may include: Springfield, Rock-Island, and Alton.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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