At a Glance
Median Income
$160,750
$92,302 per capita
Home Value
$636,200
Zillow: $725,397
Median Rent
$2,389/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
30/100K
1,541/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.9%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Deer Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deer Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deer Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Deer Park residents earn a median household income of $160,750 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $92,302. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Deer Park is $636,200 , 126% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $725,397. Median rent is $2,389/month, with 34.2% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Deer Park reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,541/100K.
Education
71.9% of adults in Deer Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(113% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deer Park has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,711
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density1,011/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$160,750
Per Capita$92,302
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A
Home Value$636,200
Rent$2,389
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$725,397
Housing Units1,391
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent30/100K
Property1,541/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation857 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.9%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+29.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Deer Park was built in 1986.
33.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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