City safety & data profile

South HollandIL

South Holland, IL is a 22K-resident city in Cook County with a median household income of $85,280.

Cook County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for South Holland, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. South Holland has a population larger than 49% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $217,200.

Data updated 2026-07-20

22K
Population
Top 51%
By size
$85,280
Median income
$217,200
Median home
14.4%
Poverty rate

The read on South Holland

South Holland posts a median household income higher than 55% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 45%
by median income, US cities

Where South Holland income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$85,280 Top 45% higher than 55% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading South Holland, IL beyond the headline numbers

South Holland sits inside Cook County, Illinois, at roughly 41.60°N, -87.61°W. Population 22,043, $85,280 median household income. Median home value $217,200, median rent $1,856. Poverty rate 14.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: South Holland's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 42.8%, then high blood pressure at 42%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for South Holland from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
22,043
South Holland
Median Income
$85,280
+25% vs avg
Median Home Value
$217,200
-5% vs avg
Median Age
41.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cook County) - South Holland's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
5.2M-1%
Median Income
$83,498+53%
Median Home Value
$324,500+40%
Poverty Rate
13.5%-20%
Unemployment
7%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for South Holland, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,856/mo
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment 11.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26%
Work From Home 12.5%
Public Transit 2.8%

Population

White 10.7%
African American 75.1%
Asian 1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
42.8%
High Blood Pressure
42%
Obesity
38%
Physical Inactivity
27%
Diabetes
16.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.9%
Binge Drinking
13.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.9%
Current Smoking
12.5%
Current Asthma
12%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.4%
Annual Checkup 83.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
4.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of South Holland, IL? ▼
South Holland, IL has a population of 22,043 people, located in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in South Holland? ▼
The median household income in South Holland, IL is $85,280 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.4%.
What is the median home value in South Holland? ▼
The median home value in South Holland, IL is $217,200. Median rent is $1,856/month.
What are the top health concerns in South Holland? ▼
The top health indicators in South Holland include Short Sleep Duration (42.8%), High Blood Pressure (42%), Obesity (38%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in South Holland? ▼
The median age in South Holland, IL is 41.9 years. 26% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

South Holland, IL is located in Cook County, Illinois. With a population of 22K and a $85,280 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the South Holland area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using South Holland's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the South Holland area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Cook County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.