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    Living in Blue Island, Illinois

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    Livability Grade

    Median Income

    $57,537

    Median Home

    $164,300

    Median Rent

    $1,025/mo

    Unemployment

    14.4%

    Population

    22,934

    Quick Facts

    37

    Median Age

    11%

    College Grads

    9

    Schools

    0

    Neighborhoods

    5.6

    Avg School Rating

    Below

    National Avg Cost

    Best Schools
    9 schools
    Cost of Living
    Housing & expenses
    Crime & Safety
    Safety grades

    Top Schools

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    #1
    🦦42

    Everett F Kerr Middle School

    public
    middle
    308 students
    #2
    🦦40

    Lincoln Elem School

    public
    elementary
    295 students
    #3
    🦦39

    DD Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)

    public
    high
    1,841 students
    #4
    🦦37

    Veterans Memorial Middle Sch

    public
    middle
    370 students
    #5
    🦦35

    Whittier Elementary School

    public
    elementary
    172 students

    Cost of Living

    Median Home Value

    Blue Island
    $164,300
    National Avg
    $350,000

    Median Rent

    Blue Island
    $1,025/mo
    National Avg
    $1,400/mo

    Blue Island is more affordable than the national average, with home values 53% below the national median.

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    About Blue Island, Illinois

    Blue Island is home to 9 schools and 0 neighborhoods. With a population of 22,934, it is one of the communities in Illinois.

    The median household income in Blue Island is $57,537, below the national median of $75,000. The average school rating is 5.6/10.

    All data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), and FBI Crime Data Explorer. Data reflects the most recent available year. AreaOtter is not affiliated with Blue Island or any local government.

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