Park City, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Park City is a small city in Illinois with a population of 7,631. Residents earn $62,875 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,631 Population 6,578/sq mi density
$62,875 Median Income $25,679 per capita
N/A Home Value $268,693 Zillow
$1,129 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,875 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$1,129/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,875
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.7%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,129
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.7%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.7%
142% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

How Park City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,631
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density6,578/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 36%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,875
Per Capita$25,679
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$82,869M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,129
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$268,693

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.1%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation715 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+65.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Libraries25

Is Park City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Park City receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Park City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Park City is $62,875, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.7%, unemployment is notably high. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $1,129 per month.

Education

13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Park City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Park City has a population of 7,631 with a density of 6,578 people per square mile. The median age is 31.6 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (35.8%), with 3% Hispanic, 5.9% Black.

Population

7,631
Total Population
6,578
People / sq mi
31.6yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Park City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only27.6%
65% below US avg
Spanish72.4%
440% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Park City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Park City is $62,875, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Park City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,875
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,679
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
IRS Avg AGI$143,679

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.7%
142% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)19,967
County GDP$82,869M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,607
Healthcare2,211
Retail2,099
Manufacturing811

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,960
299% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $1,129 (3% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $268,693.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$268,693

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,129
3% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,960
299% above US avg
In Park City, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 16.1% report depression. 26.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Park City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.7%
14% above US avg
Diabetes12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma8.7%
COPD5.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.3%
Physical Inactivity26.2%
Depression16.1%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate74.5%
Checkup Rate74.5%
Premature Death5,610/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access98.2%
Healthcare Facilities2,211

Crime Rates: Park City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)55

Safety Score

Park City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density6,578/sq mi
Coordinates42.3537°N, 87.8924°W
County FIPS17097
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.7%
59% below US avg
High School+65.5%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density6,578/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities2,211
Restaurants1,607
Retail Stores2,099

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)55

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Work from Home3.0%

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