Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Loves Park is a small city in Illinois with a population of 23,185. Residents earn $58,633 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Loves Park receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Loves Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Loves Park is $58,633, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Loves Park is $144,900, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Loves Park is below the national average at 309 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,789 per 100,000, 42% above the national average.
24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Loves Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 88.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.9% |
| 11% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,633 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,224 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,138 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 880 |
| County GDP | $1,975M |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Healthcare | 70 |
| Retail | 90 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,648 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.97% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $144,900 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $190,933 |
| Median List Price | $194,900 |
| Median List Price | $194,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $123 |
| Homes Sold | 23 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 12.9% |
| Inventory | 31 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,102 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,648 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.97% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,935/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Total Violent | 308.9/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 42.3/100K |
| Robbery | 55.0/100K |
| Assault | 211.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,789.0/100K |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 461.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,243.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 84.6/100K |
| Arson | 8.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 844 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 16.3 sq mi (42.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3378°N, 88.9986°W |
| County FIPS | 17007 |
Winner: Republican by 14.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.9% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,420/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Retail Stores | 90 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |