At a Glance
Median Income
$173,274
$29,577 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
Zillow: $281,077
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Custer Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population426
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density2,663/mi²
Male / Female24% / 76%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
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%
Broadband94.3%
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.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.