At a Glance
Median Income
$76,009
$30,568 per capita
Home Value
$261,700
Zillow: $325,395
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
175/100K
1,407/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
77.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
12.5% smoking rate
How Franklin Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Franklin Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Franklin Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Franklin Park residents earn a median household income of $76,009 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,568. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% 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 Franklin Park is $261,700 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,395. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 28.0% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Franklin Park reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,407/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Franklin Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Franklin Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population18,233
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density3,814/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born31.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,009
Per Capita$30,568
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$261,700
Rent$1,103
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$325,395
Housing Units6,267
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent175/100K
Property1,407/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation641 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Franklin Park was founded in 1892.
The median home in Franklin Park was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
31.6% 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.