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South Holland, IL

South Holland is a village and south suburb of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States, within Thornton Township.

South Holland is located at 41°36′N 87°36′W (41.60, -87.60). It is bordered by Harvey and Phoenix to the west, Dolton to the north, Thornton to the south, and Calumet City and Lansing to the east.

According to the 2010 census, South Holland has a total area of 7.286 square miles (18.87 km²), of which 7.27 square miles (18.83 km²) (or 99.78%) is land and 0.016 square miles (0.04 km²) (or 0.22%) is water.

South Holland's addresses and numbered streets are 3 blocks ahead of Chicago's grid. For example, 159th Street is called 162nd Street.

The area currently occupied by South Holland, Illinois, was first settled in 1846 by immigrants from South Holland, Netherlands. When the community was formally incorporated as a village in 1894, its population was about 1,000. Originally a general farming community, it later specialized in vegetable growing, especially onion sets. By the 1940s South Holland was known as the "Onion Set Capital of the World". The town was built on low ground near the Calumet River and was originally called de Laage Prairie (Low Prairie) to differentiate it from another Dutch settlement further north on higher ground called de Hooge Prairie (now the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago).

Health and wellness are integral to the South Holland community. Enjoy a variety of fitness classes, gym amenities, and wellness programs at the South Holland Community Center. Explore scenic trails for walking, jogging, and enjoying the outdoors at Sand Ridge Nature Center. Join wellness retreats and workshops focused on mindfulness and holistic health at The Well Spirituality Center. Additionally, join local running and walking clubs for group fitness activities with the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA). Access physical therapy and rehabilitation services for injury recovery at Athletico. Anytime Fitness is a great option for affordable gym memberships and fitness training.

The top sites in South Holland, IL are Navy Pier, Garfield Park Conservatory, and Sand Ridge Nature Center.

Population: 20,685 (2022). ZIP Code: 60473. Area code: 708. Elevation: 601 ft (183 m). Area: 7.25 sq mi (18.78 km²).

FAQs

Is South Holland, IL a city in Chicago?

South Holland, village, Cook County, northeastern Illinois, U.S. South Holland is a suburb of Chicago, located along the Little Calumet River about 30 miles (50 km) south of downtown. Founded in 1847 by Dutch farmers, it was first called De Laage Prairie (“The Low Prairie”); it was renamed South Holland in 1870.

What is the crime rate in South Holland, IL?

The crime rate in South Holland is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 25 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in South Holland is 1 in 41. Based on FBI crime data, South Holland is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Illinois, South Holland has a crime rate that is higher than 92% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is the average household income in South Holland, IL?

The homeownership rate in South Holland, IL is 82.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%. The median household income in South Holland, IL is $79,567. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in South Holland, IL was Census Tract 8278.02 with a value of $90,246, followed by Census Tract 8278.05 and Census Tract 8263.03, with respective values of $84,250 and $77,151.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of South Holland

South Holland Community Center

Sand Ridge Nature Center

Anytime Fitness

The Well Spirituality Center

Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA)

Athletico

Navy Pier

Garfield Park Conservatory

Britannica

Neighborhoodscout

Data USA

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