At a Glance
Median Income
$55,268
$37,307 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
Zillow: $178,301
Median Rent
$1,321/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
16.1% smoking rate
How Ingalls Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ingalls Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ingalls Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ingalls Park residents earn a median household income of $55,268 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,307. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ingalls Park is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,301. Median rent is $1,321/month, with 16.9% 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 1952.
Education
10.0% of adults in Ingalls Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ingalls Park has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,970
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density2,676/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,268
Per Capita$37,307
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$1,321
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$178,301
Housing Units1,294
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation623 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ingalls Park was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.