At a Glance
Median Income
$78,132
$52,362 per capita
Home Value
$330,700
Zillow: $388,208
Median Rent
$1,212/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
2,457/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
9.9% smoking rate
How Countryside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Countryside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Countryside a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Countryside residents earn a median household income of $78,132 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,362. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Countryside is $330,700 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,208. Median rent is $1,212/month, with 23.6% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Countryside reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,457/100K.
Education
36.7% of adults in Countryside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Countryside has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population6,294
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density2,185/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,132
Per Capita$52,362
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A
Home Value$330,700
Rent$1,212
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$388,208
Housing Units3,004
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property2,457/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation676 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Countryside was founded in 1960.
The median home in Countryside was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
17.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.