At a Glance
Median Income
$84,121
$38,459 per capita
Home Value
$325,000
Zillow: $334,965
Median Rent
$1,295/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
1,108/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Elmwood Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elmwood Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elmwood Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elmwood Park residents earn a median household income of $84,121 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,459. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elmwood Park is $325,000 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,965. Median rent is $1,295/month, with 29.2% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Elmwood Park reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,108/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.5% of adults in Elmwood Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elmwood Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population23,982
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density12,556/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,121
Per Capita$38,459
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$325,000
Rent$1,295
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$334,965
Housing Units10,038
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property1,108/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault219/100K
Burglary190/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation630 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Elmwood Park was founded in 1914.
The median home in Elmwood Park was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.
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