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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 79.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.2% |
| 51% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,019 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $81,330 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,672 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $100,597 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% 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 | 3.09% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
| Census Median | $337,700 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $348,242 |
| Median List Price | $377,450 |
| Median List Price | $377,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $215 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,731 |
| 49% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.09% |
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.6% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.1% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,536/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Total Violent | 52.0/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 26.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 26.0/100K |
| Total Property | 727.8/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 130.0/100K |
| Theft | 545.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 52.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 685 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7684°N, 87.8974°W |
| County FIPS | 17031 |
Winner: Democrat by 42 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.0% |
| 60% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,292/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 188 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Retail Stores | 13,648 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |