Evergreen Park, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Evergreen Park is a small city in Illinois with a population of 19,498. Residents earn $95,738 per year, which is 27% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
19,498 Population 6,170/sq mi density
$95,738 Median Income $42,457 per capita
$255,700 Home Value $276,805 Zillow
$1,425 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
135 Violent Crime/100K 2,848 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$95,738 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$255,700 home value, $1,425/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K (64% below avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,738
27% higher than US avg
Home Value $255,700
9% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 135/100K
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 42.9%
27% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,425
23% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.1%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
69% lower than US avg

How Evergreen Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population19,498
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density6,170/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 59%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,738
Per Capita$42,457
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$546,441M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$255,700
Rent$1,425
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$276,805

Crime

F
Violent135/100K
Property2,848/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault40/100K
Burglary215/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.0%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation624 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+93.6%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute31 min
EV Stations2
Libraries188

Is Evergreen Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Evergreen Park receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Evergreen Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Evergreen Park is $95,738, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Evergreen Park is $255,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,425 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Evergreen Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 135 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,848 per 100,000, 45% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 42.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Evergreen Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Evergreen Park has a population of 19,498 with a density of 6,170 people per square mile. The median age is 38.1 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (59.3%), with 1.4% Hispanic, 22.8% Black.

Population

19,498
Total Population
6,170
People / sq mi
38.1yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Evergreen Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.3%
9% above US avg
Spanish14.7%
10% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Evergreen Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Evergreen Park is $95,738, which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Evergreen Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,738
27% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,457
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
IRS Avg AGI$100,597

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)137,804
County GDP$546,441M

Business (County)

Restaurants12,631
Healthcare16,051
Retail13,648
Manufacturing4,404

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,421
198% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Evergreen Park is $255,700, 9% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,425 (23% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $276,805.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$255,700
9% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$276,805
Median List Price$324,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$324,450
$/Sq Ft$176
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio96.5%
Price Drops17.1%
Inventory41

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,425
23% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,421
198% above US avg
Effective Rate4.08%
In Evergreen Park, 30.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.0% report depression. 18.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Evergreen Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.1%
6% below US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure27.3%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity18.6%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress10.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities16,051
Evergreen Park has a violent crime rate of 135 per 100,000 residents, 64% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,848 per 100,000 (45% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Evergreen Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent135.1/100K
64% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery95.1/100K
Assault40.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,847.9/100K
45% above US avg
Burglary215.2/100K
Theft2,507.5/100K
Vehicle Theft125.1/100K
Arson10.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)365

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Evergreen Park has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.9 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall38.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation624 ft (190 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density6,170/sq mi
Coordinates41.7213°N, 87.7013°W
County FIPS17031
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 42.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 42-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 28.4%
D 70.4%

Winner: Democrat by 42 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+42.9%
27% above US avg
High School+93.6%
School Test Score5.34
A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density6,170/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries188
Healthcare Facilities16,051
Restaurants12,631
Retail Stores13,648

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)365
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Work from Home14.3%

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