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Worth, IL

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Enjoy the peaceful suburban life on the cusp of Chicago

Suburban Convenient Quiet Affordable Welcoming Historic Scenic Lush Accessible

Located about 20 miles south of Chicago, Worth is a small suburb between Chicago Ridge and Palos Heights. Just over two square miles in size, Worth is predominantly residential with 111th Street and Harlem Avenue serving as the village’s major commercial thoroughfares. Chicago Ridge Mall is just minutes away from Worth as well.

Worth’s quiet neighborhoods are draped in lush scenery, contributing a natural feel to the village. Multiple local parks provide plenty of options for outdoor recreation in Worth as well as a host of nearby woods and nature preserves. The beautiful Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is also proximate to Worth. Commuting and traveling from Worth is simple with convenience to I-294, Metra’s Southwest Service, and Chicago Midway International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Worth, IL is $1,034 for one bedroom, and $1,128 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Worth has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,034/month
570 Sq Ft
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Transportation

76

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Worthwoods Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

286 Students

6
out of 10

Worth Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

379 Students

5
out of 10

Worth Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

346 Students

7
out of 10

Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens
  • Arrowhead Lake
  • Bur Oak Woods
  • Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
  • The Children's Farm

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.