Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Deer Park is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,711. Residents earn $160,750 per year, which is 114% above the national average.
Based on current data, Deer Park receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Deer Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Deer Park is $160,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 114% above $75,149. This places Deer Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Deer Park is $636,200, making it a premium housing market at 126% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,389 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Deer Park is a highly educated community — 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Deer Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 38.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 84.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.8% |
| 18% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $160,750 |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $92,302 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.37% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 33.8% |
| Census Median | $636,200 |
| 126% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $725,397 |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| Median List Price | $599,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $214 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.3% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,389 |
| 105% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.37% |
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.7% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 13.3% |
| Physical Distress | 8.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.4 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 857 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,011/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1663°N, 88.0862°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 71.9% |
| 113% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,011/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 33.8% |