Preston Heights, IL — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Will County · Illinois
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Preston Heights based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
2,318
2023 ACS
Median Income
$51,970
2023
Median Home Value
$141,400
2023
Median Rent
$1,232
2023
Median Age
40.1
Unemployment
8.9%
Cost of Living Index
95.0
100 = national avg
Preston Heights is a city in Will County, Illinois, with a population of 2,318 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Preston Heights is one of the communities in Illinois.
The median household income in Preston Heights is $51,970, and the median home value is $141,400. The cost of living index is 95.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,232 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, and the median age is 40.1 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
2,318
Male
1,035
44.7%
Female
1,283
55.3%
Median Age
40.1
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
6.0%
High School or Higher
31.8%
Foreign Born
14.6%
Veterans
5.3%
Married
26.8%
Avg Household Size
2.4
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.600
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Black
43.0%
Foreign Born
14.6%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
31.0%
718 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
69.0%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
2,214
English Only
75.2%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
549 speakers
Limited English
11.7%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
88.3%
Limited English Proficiency
11.7%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
124
5.3% of population
Disability Rate
30.6%
38 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$25,714
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
95
76.6%
Female Veterans
29
23.4%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$25,714
Non-Veteran Income
$31,310
Difference
-$5,596
-17.9% lower
Disability Status
With Disability
38
Without Disability
86
Disability Rate
30.6%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
663
#1 Ancestry
Sub-Saharan African
10.4% (242)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
4.4% (103)
#3 Ancestry
Polish
2.9% (68)
Top 14 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
960
Family Households
548
57.1%
Married Couples
274
28.5%
Non-Family Households
412
42.9%
Single Mother Households
185
19.3%
Single Father Households
89
9.3%
Living Alone
300
31.3%
Children Under 18
Total Children
263
In Married Couple
119
45.2%
With Single Mother
117
44.5%
With Single Father
27
10.3%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$61,923
Married Couple Income
$72,500
Single Mother Income
$41,750
Single Father Income
$76,367
Avg Family Size
2.4
Avg Non-Family Size
2.2
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
82
Grandparents Responsible
6
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$51,970
-29% vs national
Per Capita Income
$25,568
-31% vs national
Poverty Rate
13.3%
-2% vs national
Gini Index
0.3868
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
8.9%
+72% vs national
SNAP Recipients
28.5%
of households
How Preston Heights Compares
Preston Heights vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Preston Heights is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Preston Heights, IL has a median household income of $51,970, making it the 20,381st highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Preston Heights has a higher median household income than 28% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Preston Heights, IL has a per capita income of $25,568, making it the 21,876th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Preston Heights has a higher per capita income than 22% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Preston Heights, IL has a poverty rate of 13.3%, making it the 12,794th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Preston Heights has a higher poverty rate than 59% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Preston Heights, IL has a unemployment rate of 8.9%, making it the 4,885th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Preston Heights has a higher unemployment rate than 84% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
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Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
8.9%
+60% vs IL avg
Labor Force
1,152
Employed
1,049
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
31.8%
of adults 25+
Median Age
40.1
Work from Home
7.3%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$105.3K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
95.0
100 = national avg
-5.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$41,800
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$98,800
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,581
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,781
per month
The median household income in Preston Heights, IL is $51,970, which is 29.0% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $25,568. The poverty rate of 13.3% is higher than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3868, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 1,152. 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 76.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 95.0, which is 5.0% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 111.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,800 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$204,500
Median List Price
$234,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$190
Days on Market
109
Active Inventory
11
Months of Supply
5.5
Balanced market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
71.4%
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
2
New Listings
5
Pending Sales
7
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$190
Median List $/SF
$173
Preston Heights vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Preston Heights is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Preston Heights, IL has a median home value of $141,400, making it the 17,335th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Preston Heights has a higher median home value than 38% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Preston Heights, IL has a median rent of $1,232, making it the 6,297th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Preston Heights has a higher median rent than 72% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Preston Heights, IL has a price per square foot of $190, making it the 8,814th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Preston Heights has a higher price per square foot than 58% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Preston Heights, IL has a rent burden of 28.4%, making it the 1,705th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Preston Heights has a higher rent burden than 92% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$141,400
Median Rent
$1,232
Total Housing Units
1,025
Vacancy Rate
6.3%
Owner Occupied
58.6%
Renter Occupied
41.4%
Median Property Tax
$1,942
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,048
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$1,942
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.37%
of home value
Median Home Value
$141,400
Estimated Mean Tax
$2,368
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,942) by the median home value ($141,400). In Preston Heights, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 1.37%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Preston Heights, IL is $204,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 109 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 5.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $190. The median rent is $1,232 per month (Census ACS). About 58.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1966. There are 1,025 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,942. The effective tax rate is 1.37%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Preston Heights. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
97.3
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
13.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
92.4
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
19
Public Assistance
$12.4M
Individual Assistance
$10.6M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … → | Flood | Sep 2024 | — | $2.9M |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $7.6M | $4.5M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and … → | Tornado | Nov 2013 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and … → | Flood | May 2013 | $1.0M | $1.6M |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2011 | $2.0M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Oct 2008 | $479K | $696K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 2007 | — | $610K |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Apr 2004 | — | $321K |
| Illinois Winter Snow Storms → | Snowstorm | Jan 2001 | $726K | — |
| Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1999 | $605K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 1996 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Aug 1990 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Mar 1985 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding & Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Jun 1981 | — | — |
| Blizzards & Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Jan 1979 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jun 1974 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Apr 1967 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Unknown | — | — | $5K |
Showing 20 of 21 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,288
Total Claims Paid
$21,008,628
Avg Claim Payout
$9,182
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$6,239,270
Properties Protected
134
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
28.60
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 6 | $6,174,770 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $64,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Preston Heights has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 2,288 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,430,978 in public assistance recovery funding. $10,640,632 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
46.7%
10.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.5%
6.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.8%
3.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
3.8pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
34.1%
Arthritis
26.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.5%
Loneliness
38.4%
Lack of Support
32.9%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
33.3%
Mobility
17.6%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
9.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Preston Heights has an obesity rate of 46.7%, which is 10.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.5%, 6.0pp below the national average. About 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
Saint Joseph Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Medical Center | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital | 6.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | Yes |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook | 14.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Edward Hospital | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
76.0%
-3% vs national
Public Transit
1.1%
+17% vs national
Work From Home
7.3%
-22% vs national
Carpool
14.6%
How Preston Heights's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Preston Heights, IL covers travel times and transportation modes. 76.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.3% work from home, which is below the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 1.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 14.6% of workers carpool. 0.6% commute by bicycle.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
81.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
68.2%
of households
No Internet
15.6%
of households
Total Households
960
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
91.9%
of households
Smartphone
82.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
65.0%
of households
Tablet
51.3%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
15.9¢
per kWh
-17% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.8¢
per kWh
-24% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
8.8¢
per kWh
-26% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$110
residential
-25% vs Under 10,000 avg
7% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Preston Heights vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
81.0% of households in Preston Heights have broadband internet access. 68.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 15.6% of households have no internet access. 18.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Preston Heights is located in Will County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Preston Heights.
Election Overview
Source: Will County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
162,874
50.1%
GOP Votes
157,672
48.5%
Total Votes
324,971
Margin
D+1.6%
Shift from 2020
R+6.7pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 162,874 | 157,672 | 324,971 | 50.1% | 48.5% | D+1.6 |
| 2020 | 183,915 | 155,116 | 346,266 | 53.1% | 44.8% | D+8.3 |
| 2016 | 146,230 | 129,726 | 291,010 | 50.2% | 44.6% | D+5.7 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Will County recorded 324,971 total votes. Democrats won the county with 50.1% of the vote compared to 48.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+1.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+6.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Will County has shifted 4.1 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
15
Total Population
385,551
Avg Median Income
$100,865
Avg Home Value
$270,127
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60403 | 17,226 | $71,413 | $223,000 | $1,386 | 4.9 |
| 60404 | 20,052 | $121,696 | $319,800 | $1,945 | 15.7 |
| 60410 | 14,027 | $120,278 | $293,500 | $1,613 | 24.1 |
| 60421 | 3,786 | $101,818 | $251,400 | $989 | 59.8 |
| 60431 | 26,789 | $114,098 | $275,100 | $1,408 | 12.8 |
| 60432 | 20,098 | $64,099 | $185,100 | $1,261 | 8.5 |
| 60433 | 15,293 | $60,987 | $167,800 | $1,307 | 13.6 |
| 60435 | 48,521 | $74,967 | $217,200 | $1,145 | 10.8 |
| 60436 | 19,446 | $63,570 | $170,800 | $1,242 | 18.0 |
| 60441 | 36,841 | $104,271 | $287,100 | $1,488 | 28.1 |
| 60442 | 13,467 | $128,307 | $340,100 | $1,225 | 67.0 |
| 60446 | 41,933 | $99,461 | $245,100 | $1,894 | 19.5 |
| 60451 | 37,481 | $132,260 | $373,100 | $1,304 | 25.2 |
| 60491 | 22,585 | $132,788 | $404,800 | $1,604 | 25.6 |
| 60586 | 48,006 | $122,963 | $298,000 | $2,159 | 17.5 |
Preston Heights, IL has 15 ZIP codes with a combined population of 385,551. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $100,865. The average median home value is $270,127. The average median monthly rent is $1,465.
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