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Custer Park, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
426 Population 2,663/sq mi density
$173,274 Median Income $29,577 per capita
$218,800 Home Value $281,077 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,415 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$173,274 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Custer Park, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$173,274
131% above
$29,577 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
22% below
Zillow: $281,077
Violent Crime
114/100K
70% below
1,415/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
94% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Custer Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
231%
Home Value
78%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Custer Park a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Custer Park residents earn a median household income of $173,274 , which is 131% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,577. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Custer Park is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,077. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Custer Park reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,415/100K.

Education

2.0% of adults in Custer Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Custer Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population426
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density2,663/mi²
Male / Female24% / 76%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$173,274
Per Capita$29,577
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,800
Rent
Ownership31.0%
Zillow$281,077
Housing Units92
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

F
Violent114/100K
Property1,415/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation571 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Custer Park was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.