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Ford Heights

A village of 1,331 people in Illinois
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Village in Illinois, United States
1,813Population
2 sq miArea

Ford Heights (formerly East Chicago Heights) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,813 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Chicago, many of the area's first settlers were African American and since its incorporation in 1949, the village has remained predominantly Black. Due to the lack of commercial activity and financial stability, the village has declined over the years. Urban renewal efforts were attempted in the 1960s, although the village has continued to decline.

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$105K▲ 11.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Ford Heights home is worth about $105,000, up 11.9% in a year, 65% below the Illinois typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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