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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 85.3% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.7% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $95,738 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,457 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,672 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $100,597 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% 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 | 4.08% |
| Commute Time | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 14.3% |
| Census Median | $255,700 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $276,805 |
| Median List Price | $324,450 |
| Median List Price | $324,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $176 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 17.1% |
| Inventory | 41 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,425 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.08% |
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,536/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Total Violent | 135.1/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 95.1/100K |
| Assault | 40.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,847.9/100K |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 215.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,507.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 125.1/100K |
| Arson | 10.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 624 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,170/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7213°N, 87.7013°W |
| County FIPS | 17031 |
Winner: Democrat by 42 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,170/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 188 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Retail Stores | 13,648 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Avg Commute | 30.7 min |
| Work from Home | 14.3% |