Indian Head Park, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Indian Head Park is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,992. Residents earn $107,019 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,992 Population 4,292/sq mi density
$107,019 Median Income $81,330 per capita
$337,700 Home Value $348,242 Zillow
$1,731 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
52 Violent Crime/100K 728 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$107,019 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$337,700 home value, $1,731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K (86% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,019
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $337,700
20% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 52/100K
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.0%
60% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,731
49% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.6%
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,992
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density4,292/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,019
Per Capita$81,330
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$546,441M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$337,700
Rent$1,731
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$348,242

Crime

F
Violent52/100K
Property728/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault26/100K
Burglary130/100K

Health

Obesity25.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.1%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation685 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.0%
High School+96.8%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute27 min
Libraries188

Is Indian Head Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Indian Head Park receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Indian Head Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Indian Head Park is $107,019, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Indian Head Park among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Indian Head Park is $337,700, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,731 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Indian Head Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 52 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 728 per 100,000, 63% below the national average.

Education

Indian Head Park is a highly educated community — 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Indian Head Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Indian Head Park has a population of 3,992 with a density of 4,292 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.1%), with 2.3% Hispanic, 1.8% Black.

Population

3,992
Total Population
4,292
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Indian Head Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.8%
2% above US avg
Spanish20.2%
51% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Indian Head Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Indian Head Park is $107,019, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Indian Head Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,019
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$81,330
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
IRS Avg AGI$100,597

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% 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 Rate3.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Work from Home21.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Indian Head Park is $337,700, 20% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,731 (49% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $348,242.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$337,700
20% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$348,242
Median List Price$377,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$377,450
$/Sq Ft$215
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops11.1%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,731
49% 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-Occupied88.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,421
198% above US avg
Effective Rate3.09%
In Indian Head Park, 25.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.1% report depression. 14.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.6%
20% below US avg
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure23.4%
Asthma9.5%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.8%
Physical Inactivity14.6%
Depression21.1%
Mental Distress14.1%
Physical Distress8.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate76.1%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities16,051
Indian Head Park has a violent crime rate of 52 per 100,000 residents, 86% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 728 per 100,000 (63% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent52.0/100K
86% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape26.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault26.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property727.8/100K
63% below US avg
Burglary130.0/100K
Theft545.9/100K
Vehicle Theft52.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)365

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Indian Head Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation685 ft (209 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density4,292/sq mi
Coordinates41.7684°N, 87.8974°W
County FIPS17031
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 54.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% 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+54.0%
60% above US avg
High School+96.8%
School Test Score5.34
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,292/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

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 Commute26.9 min
Work from Home21.2%

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