Countryside, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Countryside is a small city in Illinois with a population of 6,294. Residents earn $78,132 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
6,294 Population 2,185/sq mi density
$78,132 Median Income $52,362 per capita
$330,700 Home Value $360,431 Zillow
$1,212 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,132 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$330,700 home value, $1,212/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,132
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $330,700
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.7%
9% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,212
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.1%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

How Countryside Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,294
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density2,185/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 71%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,132
Per Capita$52,362
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$546,441M
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$330,700
Rent$1,212
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$360,431

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.6%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation676 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+92.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute25 min
EV Stations4
Libraries188

Is Countryside a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Countryside receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Countryside stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Countryside is $78,132, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Countryside is $330,700, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,212 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Countryside experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Countryside has a population of 6,294 with a density of 2,185 people per square mile. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.4%), with 2.7% Black.

Population

6,294
Total Population
2,185
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Countryside vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only71.9%
8% below US avg
Spanish28.1%
110% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Countryside vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Countryside is $78,132, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Countryside vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,132
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,362
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
IRS Avg AGI$100,597

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg
Establishments (County)137,804
County GDP$546,441M

Business (County)

Restaurants12,631
Healthcare16,051
Retail13,648
Manufacturing4,404

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,421
198% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Work from Home14.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Countryside is $330,700, 17% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,212 (4% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $360,431.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$330,700
17% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$360,431
Median List Price$327,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$327,000
$/Sq Ft$249
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.9%
Price Drops18.2%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,212
4% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,575

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,421
198% above US avg
Effective Rate3.15%
In Countryside, 28.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.6% report depression. 18.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Countryside vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.1%
12% below US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure25.0%
Asthma9.5%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.2%
Physical Inactivity18.5%
Depression20.6%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress10.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.1%
Checkup Rate75.1%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities16,051

Crime Rates: Countryside vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)365

Safety Score

Countryside has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density2,185/sq mi
Coordinates41.7742°N, 87.8752°W
County FIPS17031
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 42-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 28.4%
D 70.4%

Winner: Democrat by 42 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.7%
9% above US avg
High School+92.0%
School Test Score5.34
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,185/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries188
Healthcare Facilities16,051
Restaurants12,631
Retail Stores13,648

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)365

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Work from Home14.0%

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