Merrionette Park, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,144 Population 5,642/sq mi density
$53,623 Median Income $40,520 per capita
$152,600 Home Value $234,380 Zillow
$1,197 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,623 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,600 home value, $1,197/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Merrionette Park, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,623
29% below
$40,520 per capita
Home Value
$152,600
46% below
Zillow: $234,380
Median Rent
$1,197/mo
3% above
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Merrionette Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
54%
Rent
103%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Merrionette Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Merrionette Park residents earn a median household income of $53,623 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,520. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% 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 Merrionette Park is $152,600 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,380. Median rent is $1,197/month, with 21.7% 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 1964.

Education

21.8% of adults in Merrionette Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Merrionette 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

Population2,144
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density5,642/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,623
Per Capita$40,520
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,600
Rent$1,197
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$234,380
Housing Units1,035
Rent Burden21.7%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation620 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188

Did You Know?

The median home in Merrionette Park was built in 1964.
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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.