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Houses in Blue Island, IL (Cook County) — Census median home value $169,800, county listing prices up about 2.2% over the past year. Market data for Blue Island houses and the broader area.
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Blue Island, IL is in Cook County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Blue Island and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 23,416, with a median household income of $60,965. Census data puts Blue Island houses at a median value of $169,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Cook County's current median listing price runs $352,450, up about 2.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
Blue Island housing market
Blue Island is in Cook County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Blue Island and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$169,800
Population (Census ACS)
23,416
Median household income
$60,965
County price trend (2025)
5.52% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Blue Island market snapshot
Population
23,416
County
Cook County
Median Household Income
$60,965
Median Home Value (city)
$169,800
Median Listing Price (Cook County)
$352,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,071/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Blue Island's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $169,800. Separately, Cook County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $352,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Cook County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.52% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Blue Island has an estimated population of 23,416 and a median household income of $60,965, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Blue Island's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Blue Island
County guide: Cook County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Blue Island.
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Nearby communities include Calumet Park, Robbins, Dixmoor, Merrionette Park, Posen, Riverdale, Alsip, Midlothian, Crestwood, Harvey, Markham, Phoenix, Evergreen Park, Dolton, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn.
Calumet Park market data
Nearby city · ~1.3 mi
Robbins market data
Nearby city · ~1.7 mi
Dixmoor market data
Nearby city · ~1.9 mi
Merrionette Park market data
Nearby city · ~1.9 mi
Posen market data
Nearby city · ~2.0 mi
Riverdale market data
Nearby city · ~2.6 mi
Alsip market data
Nearby city · ~3.0 mi
Midlothian market data
Nearby city · ~3.1 mi
Crestwood market data
Nearby city · ~3.1 mi
Harvey market data
Nearby city · ~3.8 mi
Markham market data
Nearby city · ~4.0 mi
Phoenix market data
Nearby city · ~4.1 mi
Evergreen Park market data
Nearby city · ~4.5 mi
Dolton market data
Nearby city · ~4.7 mi
Oak Forest market data
Nearby city · ~5.1 mi
Oak Lawn market data
Nearby city · ~5.4 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Frankfort Square (~11.3 mi), Arbury Hills (~12.0 mi), Mokena (~13.5 mi), Marley (~14.7 mi), Plum Valley (~15.3 mi), Willowbrook (~15.5 mi), Willowbrook (~16.4 mi), Darien (~16.6 mi), Monee (~16.9 mi), Clarendon Hills (~17.2 mi), Westmont (~17.8 mi), Lockport Heights (~17.8 mi), New Lenox (~18.1 mi), Goodenow (~18.5 mi), Lockport (~18.6 mi), Bonnie Brae (~18.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Blue Island data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
23,416
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$169,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$60,965
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,071
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.52%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$352,450
Census place type
city
County
Cook County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.07 sq mi
Census GEOID
1706704
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Blue Island
Schools
City of Chicago SD 299 — 644 schools, 321,666 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cook addresses may be served by City of Chicago SD 299, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Blue Island FAQ
What are houses worth in Blue Island, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Blue Island at $169,800. Cook County's current median listing price runs $352,450, up about 2.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Blue Island, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Blue Island, Census ACS data shows a median value of $169,800. Active listing prices in Cook County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Blue Island, IL?
Blue Island houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cook County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Blue Island, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Blue Island's population at approximately 23,416.
What's the median rent in Blue Island, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Blue Island at approximately $1,071 per month.
What is the median household income in Blue Island, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Blue Island at approximately $60,965.
Is the Blue Island housing market growing?
Cook County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.52% annual change in 2025.
Is Blue Island, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Blue Island's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Blue Island, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest City of Chicago SD 299 for many Blue Island addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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