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South Holland.
About
Life in South Holland
If you're thinking about moving to South Holland, understand that you're choosing a solidly middle-class suburb south of Chicago where you get real stability at a reasonable price—not cutting-edge urban energy or sprawling rural space. The median household income sits around $85,000 with a median home value of $217,200, which is genuinely affordable for the Chicago area, though rent runs about $1,900 a month if you're not buying. The job market is steady rather than booming (unemployment at 4.8%), and your average commute into the city or to regional employers will run roughly 36 minutes, which is the reality of suburban life here.
South Holland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Foreign-Born
7.5%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in South Holland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In South Holland, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (42.7%), and 9.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.6%
of households
Married Couples
41.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.76
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 46% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in South Holland
In South Holland, rent runs 46% above the IL average, and home values are 18% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
69.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
49.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,903
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $230,722 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in South Holland and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cook County, which includes South Holland, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
South Holland: Cook County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cook County (county-wide) · Annual averages
South Holland is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What South Holland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute34.1 min avg
How South Holland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In South Holland, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in South Holland runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
164.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,740.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
South Holland Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes South Holland, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cook County, county-wide
South Holland is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes South Holland, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
South Holland is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
South Holland has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.5"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
125
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.49" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.15" |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.65" |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.02" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.57" |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.91" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.73" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.02" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.44" |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.00" |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in South Holland
Uninsured
6.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside South Holland's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Harvey
Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Munster
Franciscan Health Munster
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Munster
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in South Holland
South Holland's student/teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near South Holland (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $73,962 · 96% graduate · median earnings $103,872 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 5,671 students · in-state tuition $8,675 · 51% graduate · median earnings $58,620 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,096 students · in-state tuition $39,080 · 62% graduate · median earnings $64,661 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 2,661 students · in-state tuition $8,424 · 41% graduate · median earnings $48,764 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 1,384 students · in-state tuition $13,358 · 38% graduate · median earnings $48,395 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 820 students · in-state tuition $21,205 · 65% graduate · median earnings $60,507 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for South Holland
South Holland has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
26 mi awayPublic Libraries in South Holland
South Holland Public Library
16250 Wausau Avenue, South Holland
Cities Near South Holland
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to South Holland?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
South Holland FAQ
Is South Holland, Illinois affordable?⌄
South Holland's median rent is $1,856/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $85,280/year. Median home value is $217,200.
Is South Holland, Illinois safe?⌄
South Holland's violent crime rate was 165 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1741 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in South Holland, Illinois?⌄
Cook County, which includes South Holland, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in South Holland, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in South Holland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,856/month and median household income is $85,280/year. The median home value is $217,200. About 70% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in South Holland, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in South Holland is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from