Compare: Blue Island vs West Englewood

Home Values in Blue Island and West Englewood

Blue Island
vsWest Englewood
Median List Price$79,900vs$23,900
Median Sale Price$127,000vs$153,500
Total Homes Sold in Feb14 homes vs17 homes
The median sale price in Blue Island is $127,000, but the median listing price was $79,900, a 58.9% increase. Meanwhile in West Englewood, the median selling price is $153,500, and the starting price had a median of $23,900, a 542% increase. In February, Blue Island home sellers managed to move 14 houses, while West Englewood saw 17 transactions.

Demographics in Blue Island and West Englewood

Blue Island
vsWest Englewood
Population22,316vs26,643
Median Household Income$36,520vs$27,729
Median Age32vs31
Homes with Kids32.6%vs37.2%
Average Household Size2.8vs3.8
Average Commute Time (Minutes)32vs43
At $27,729, the median income in West Englewood is $8,791 less than in Blue Island, and $16,783 lower than the national average. Blue Island has an older median age, at 32, compared to 31 in West Englewood, and a shorter average commute. The average commute in West Englewood is 43 minutes and the average commute in Blue Island is 32 minutes.

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Blue Island, IL

Map of Blue Island, IL
Blue Island is a city in Cook county, IL with a population of 22,316. The median household income is $36,520.

West Englewood, Chicago, IL

Map of West Englewood, Chicago, IL
West Englewood is a neighborhood in Chicago, IL with a population of 26,643. The median household income is $27,729.