At a Glance
Median Income
$95,738
$42,457 per capita
Home Value
$255,700
Zillow: $276,805
Median Rent
$1,425/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
322/100K
4,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Evergreen Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Evergreen Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Evergreen Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Evergreen Park residents earn a median household income of $95,738 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,457. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% 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 Evergreen Park is $255,700 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,805. Median rent is $1,425/month, with 29.6% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Evergreen Park reports 322 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,372/100K. The murder rate is 5.2/100K.
Education
42.9% of adults in Evergreen Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population19,498
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density6,170/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,738
Per Capita$42,457
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,700
Rent$1,425
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$276,805
Housing Units7,821
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent322/100K
Property4,372/100K
Murder5.2/100K
Assault166/100K
Burglary166/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation624 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Evergreen Park was founded in 1893.
The median home in Evergreen Park was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.8% 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.