Apartments for rent in Calumet City, IL

Calumet City, a small city in Illinois, has a population of just over 37,000. The city's population, with an average age of just under 37, is younger than most cities in Illinois. Renters tend to be in the minority in Calumet City, and 55% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $997 a month is just below the state average.

With an average commute time of about 38 minutes, longer than most cities in Illinois, Calumet City residents know that traveling to work takes some patience. Many residents (34%) commute to work by car, while public transportation is used by only 5% of the city. A small percentage of workers commute on foot.

Among Calumet City residents older than 25, 8% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Calumet City residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and warehousing. Together, these industries make up 19% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 8% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of around $54,000, Calumet City workers bring in less than the average Illinois resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.