NEIGHBORHOOD

Belmont Heights

Illinois · Chicago · 13,348 residents · 0.927 sq mi

The short version

Belmont Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,985. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $357,597. 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

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%

US avg: 9.9%

Information12.4%

US avg: 10.8%

Other services7.5%

US avg: 6.7%

Finance & insurance7.4%

US avg: 5.9%

Professional, scientific, technical7.1%

US avg: 5.1%

Wholesale trade6.1%

US avg: 6.9%

Public administration4.8%

US avg: 4.8%

Arts, entertainment, food2%

US avg: 1.9%

Transportation & warehousing0.7%

US avg: 2.2%

Education & health services0.3%

US avg: 0.9%

Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%

US avg: 1.6%

Construction0%

US avg: 1.2%

Manufacturing0%

US avg: 0.4%

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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%

Owner cost-burdened

31.0%

US average: 22.9%

Renter cost-burdened

41.7%

US average: 47.4%

Afford Score

4.0

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024

White, non-Hispanic52.3%(6,981)

Black3.6%(486)

Hispanic / Latino38%(5,074)

Asian3%(396)

Other3.1%(411)

Diversity Score72.4%(9,658)

2024

White, non-Hispanic52.3%(6,981)

Black3.6%(486)

Hispanic / Latino38%(5,074)

Asian3%(396)

Other3.1%(411)

Diversity Score72.4%(9,658)

Diversity Score

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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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