Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Elmwood Park is a small city in Illinois with a population of 23,982. Residents earn $84,121 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Elmwood Park receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Elmwood Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elmwood Park is $84,121, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Elmwood Park is $325,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,295 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Elmwood Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 68 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,312 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.
29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Elmwood Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 38.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 53.9% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 46.1% |
| 244% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,121 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,459 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,672 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $100,597 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 137,804 |
| County GDP | $546,441M |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Healthcare | 16,051 |
| Retail | 13,648 |
| Manufacturing | 4,404 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.21% |
| Commute Time | 33.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $325,000 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $334,965 |
| Median List Price | $265,000 |
| Median List Price | $265,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $227 |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 60 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,295 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,745 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.21% |
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.2% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,536/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Total Violent | 68.0/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 8.0/100K |
| Robbery | 12.0/100K |
| Assault | 48.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,311.6/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 215.9/100K |
| Theft | 963.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 132.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9225°N, 87.8163°W |
| County FIPS | 17031 |
Winner: Democrat by 42 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.5% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 12,556/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 188 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Retail Stores | 13,648 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Avg Commute | 33.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |