Indian Head Park, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
3,992 Population 4,292/sq mi density
$107,019 Median Income $81,330 per capita
$337,700 Home Value $358,206 Zillow
$1,731 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$107,019 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$337,700 home value, $1,731/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Indian Head Park, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,019
42% above
$81,330 per capita
Home Value
$337,700
20% above
Zillow: $358,206
Median Rent
$1,731/mo
49% above
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
312/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.0%
60% above
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
20% below
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Indian Head Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Indian Head Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
142%
Home Value
120%
Rent
149%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
160%
Unemployment
189%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Indian Head Park a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Indian Head Park residents earn a median household income of $107,019 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $81,330. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 Indian Head Park is $337,700 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,206. Median rent is $1,731/month, with 20.0% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Indian Head Park reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 312/100K.

Education

54.0% of adults in Indian Head Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Indian Head Park has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population3,992
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density4,292/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$107,019
Per Capita$81,330
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A+
Home Value$337,700
Rent$1,731
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$358,206
Housing Units1,865
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property312/100K

Health

Obesity25.6%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation685 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.0%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries188

Did You Know?

The median home in Indian Head Park was built in 1978.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
10.5% 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.