Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Park Ridge is a mid-size city in Illinois with a population of 39,241. Residents earn $138,059 per year, which is 84% above the national average.
Based on current data, Park Ridge receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Park Ridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Park Ridge is $138,059, which is significantly higher than the national average — 84% above $75,149. This places Park Ridge among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Park Ridge is $539,300, making it a premium housing market at 91% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,511 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Park Ridge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 32 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,189 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.
Park Ridge is a highly educated community — 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Park Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 77.7% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.3% |
| 66% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $138,059 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $73,112 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,751 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $143,679 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 19,967 |
| County GDP | $82,869M |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Healthcare | 2,211 |
| Retail | 2,099 |
| Manufacturing | 811 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.59% |
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 22.0% |
| Census Median | $539,300 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $548,099 |
| Median List Price | $699,450 |
| Median List Price | $699,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $297 |
| Homes Sold | 21 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 10.1% |
| Inventory | 69 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,511 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,622 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,960 |
| 299% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.59% |
| Obesity | 24.7% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.9% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.9% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 13.8% |
| Physical Distress | 8.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,610/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Total Violent | 31.7/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 2.6/100K |
| Robbery | 10.6/100K |
| Assault | 18.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,189.4/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 208.3/100K |
| Theft | 962.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 18.5/100K |
| Arson | 2.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.3 inches |
| 15% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,535/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0118°N, 87.8434°W |
| County FIPS | 17097 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.1% |
| 93% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,535/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 25 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,211 |
| Restaurants | 1,607 |
| Retail Stores | 2,099 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 55 |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 22.0% |