Beach Park, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Kenosha County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
13,988 Population 1,976/sq mi density
$83,069 Median Income $30,697 per capita
$223,600 Home Value $303,297 Zillow
$1,235 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$83,069 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,600 home value, $1,235/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Beach Park, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,069
11% above
$30,697 per capita
Home Value
$223,600
21% below
Zillow: $303,297
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
6% above
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Beach Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Beach Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
79%
Rent
106%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beach Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Beach Park residents earn a median household income of $83,069 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,697. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,341 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beach Park is $223,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,297. Median rent is $1,235/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

15.5% of adults in Beach Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beach Park has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,988
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,976/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born20.2%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$83,069
Per Capita$30,697
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$10,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123

Housing

A+
Home Value$223,600
Rent$1,235
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$303,297
Housing Units4,896
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,666/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation741 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Beach Park was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
20.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.