NEIGHBORHOOD
Belmont Heights
Illinois · Chicago · 13,348 residents · 0.93 sq mi
The short version
With 13,348 people, Belmont Heights is a neighborhood in Chicago. The foreign-born share is 35%. 82% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 14,399 people per square mile. At a median age of 43.6, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Belmont Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,348
Population density
14,399 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.93 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,985
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,006
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
Information12.4%
Other services7.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Public administration4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$357,597
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,278
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.2%
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.72 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(6,981)
Black3.6%(486)
Hispanic / Latino38%(5,074)
Asian3%(396)
Other3.1%(411)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(6,981)
Black3.6%(486)
Hispanic / Latino38%(5,074)
Asian3%(396)
Other3.1%(411)
Diversity Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
35.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Belmont Heights, Chicago, Illinois?
Belmont Heights, Chicago, Illinois has about 13,348 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Belmont Heights, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Belmont Heights, Chicago, Illinois earns about $89,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Belmont Heights, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Belmont Heights, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $357,597, and the typical rent is about $1,278 a month.
How educated are people in Belmont Heights, Chicago, Illinois?
About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Belmont Heights, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Belmont Heights, Chicago, Illinois?
About 9.8% of people in Belmont Heights, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024