What are the schools like in Calumet Park, IL?

Calumet Park is served primarily by Calumet Public SD 132. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.6:1.

What is the median household income in Calumet Park?

The median household income in Calumet Park, IL is $55,717 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.7%.

What is the weather like in Calumet Park, IL?

Calumet Park has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

Calumet Park, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Calumet Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Calumet Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Calumet Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $141,200 and the median rent is $1,105 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Calumet Park, IL?

Calumet Park has a violent crime rate of 986.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3522.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Calumet Park, IL a Good Place to Live?

Calumet Park is a small town of 7,193 in Illinois, with a median household income of $55,717 and a 14.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Calumet Park stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Calumet Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Calumet Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Calumet Park's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Calumet Park costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Calumet Park, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$141,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,105	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,717	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Calumet Park's violent crime rate is 986.9 per 100,000 residents — 160% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

986.9 /100k

Property Crime

3522.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Calumet Park is served primarily by Calumet Public SD 132. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Calumet Park, IL	National Avg
School District	Calumet Public SD 132	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Calumet Park sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Calumet Park, IL
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	41.5"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Calumet Park, IL	National Avg
Population	7,193	—
Median Age	36.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	2.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	86.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Blue Island, IL 1 mi Riverdale, IL 2 mi Dixmoor, IL 2 mi Merrionette Park, IL 2 mi Posen, IL 3 mi

Calumet Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calumet Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Calumet Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Calumet Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $141,200 and median rent is $1,105/month.

What is the crime rate in Calumet Park, IL?

Calumet Park's violent crime rate is 986.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3522.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Calumet Park?

Public schools in Calumet Park are operated by Calumet Public SD 132. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.6:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Calumet Park, IL a good place to live?

Calumet Park, IL has a population of 7,193, a median household income of $55,717, and an unemployment rate of 14.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Calumet Park?

Calumet Park averages 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Calumet Park?

The population of Calumet Park, Illinois is 7,193 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Calumet Park?

Key numbers for living in Calumet Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $141,200, median household income $55,717, crime index 223 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Calumet Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.