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Elmwood Park, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
23,982
Population
12,556/sq mi density
$84,121
Median Income
$38,459 per capita
$325,000
Home Value
$334,965 Zillow
$1,295
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
269
Violent Crime/100K
1,108 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$84,121 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$325,000 home value, $1,295/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
269 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$325,000
15% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,295/mo
11% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.4%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
10,038
Median year built: 1957
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$325,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$334,965
Median Sale Price
$372,500
Median List Price
$265,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.4%
Owner-Occupied
37.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,295/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,745/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
69 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
14
Price Drops
16.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$227
Active Inventory
60
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
62.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $325,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $334,965 |
| Median Sale Price | $372,500 |
| Median List Price | $265,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $227 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,295 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,745 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 69 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Homes Sold | 14 |
| Active Inventory | 60 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $227 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,038 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |