Calumet Park

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Calumet Park, IL

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Experience the classic neighborhood vibe of the southern Chicago suburb

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime River Interstate Golf Parks Nature Outdoors Public Transportation

Calumet Park is a small village positioned fifteen miles due south of Chicago. The location makes this area quite popular among commuters, offering direct access to the city via interstate 57 as well as rail service. The local rental market’s mix of small single-family homes and low-rise apartments provides options for every taste and budget.

The dining scene is fairly limited, but longtime favorites like Dillinger’s Drive-In and Victory Sports Bar serve as major hangouts among the locals. Numerous parks and golf courses surround the village, providing endless opportunities to spend time outdoors.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Calumet Park, IL is $850 for a studio, $1,001 for one bedroom, $1,250 for two bedrooms, and $855 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Calumet Park has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,001/month
741 Sq Ft
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Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

11

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Burr Oak Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

270 Students

5
out of 10

Burr Oak Academy

Public

Grades PK-2

318 Students

Rating Unavailable

Calumet Elementary School

Public

Grades 6-8

310 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • West Pullman Park
  • Calumet Woods
  • Prospect Gardens Park
  • Graver Park
  • Munroe Park

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.