Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Ford Heights, IL
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About Ford Heights
Ford Heights (~1,800) is one of Cook County's smallest and poorest municipalities — a former Ford-aerospace company town (the village was named for the Ford Motor Company's missile plant) that lost its industrial base decades ago. Housing is very modest and very cheap; the village has struggled with services and infrastructure.
Home prices in Ford Heights
Home prices in Ford Heights vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Ford Heights
- US 30/Lincoln Highway corridor through the village.
- The village's historic Ford aerospace plant site.
- Local parks and open space.
- Nearby Chicago Heights services and dining.
- Nearby Glenwood and forest preserve access.
- Deer Creek flood-control project area.
Commuting from Ford Heights
- No Metra station in town.
- Nearest Metra: 211th St. (Lincoln Highway) (Metra Electric) in Olympia Fields — approximate.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~40–55 minutes (approximate; via I-57/I-80, traffic-dependent).
Ford Heights FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ford Heights, IL?
Home prices in Ford Heights vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Ford Heights, IL?
No Metra station in town.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.