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Calumet City, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Calumet City, IL (Cook County) — Census median home value $133,600, county listing prices up about 2.2% over the past year. Market data for Calumet City houses and the broader area.
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Calumet City, IL is in Cook County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Calumet City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 35,253, with a median household income of $53,991. Census data puts Calumet City houses at a median value of $133,600 (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
Calumet City housing market
Calumet City is in Cook County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Calumet City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$133,600
Population (Census ACS)
35,253
Median household income
$53,991
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
Calumet City market snapshot
Population
35,253
County
Cook County
Median Household Income
$53,991
Median Home Value (city)
$133,600
Median Listing Price (Cook County)
$352,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,138/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 Calumet City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $133,600. 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
Calumet City has an estimated population of 35,253 and a median household income of $53,991, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Calumet City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% 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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Census & home facts
Calumet City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
35,253
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$133,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$53,991
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,138
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)
7.20 sq mi
Census GEOID
1710487
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 Calumet City
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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Calumet City FAQ
What are houses worth in Calumet City, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Calumet City at $133,600. Cook County's current median listing price runs $352,450, up about 2.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Calumet City, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Calumet City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $133,600. Active listing prices in Cook County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Calumet City, IL?
Calumet City 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 Calumet City, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Calumet City's population at approximately 35,253.
What's the median rent in Calumet City, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Calumet City at approximately $1,138 per month.
What is the median household income in Calumet City, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Calumet City at approximately $53,991.
Is the Calumet City housing market growing?
Cook County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.52% annual change in 2025.
Is Calumet City, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Calumet City's median home value at about 2.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% 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 Calumet City, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest City of Chicago SD 299 for many Calumet City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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