Chicago HeightsHome Addition Contractors

27Kresidents
$50,000-$59,999median income
5ZIP codes

Chicago Heights's 26,736 residents, with median incomes of $50,000-$59,999, are among the most active home improvement markets in the Midwest.

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The Chicago Heights Home Improvement Market

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26,736
Metro area population
$50,000-$59,999
Median household income
$3,000 or More
Median annual property tax
5
ZIP codes covered
Chicago Metro
Metro statistical area

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    Home Addition Cost & ROI · Chicago Heights

    2025 Cost vs. Value · East North Central market. Chicago Heights benchmarked against regional average.

    ProjectCostResaleROI
    Deck Addition | Wood$18,263$17,32395%
    Deck Addition | Composite$25,096$22,19989%
    Bathroom Addition | Midrange$60,645$32,34753%
    Bathroom Addition | Upscale$111,255$40,52636%
    Primary Suite Addition | Midrange$170,517$55,09732%
    Primary Suite Addition | Upscale$351,613$63,13618%