At a Glance
Median Income
$138,059
$73,112 per capita
Home Value
$539,300
Zillow: $597,562
Median Rent
$1,511/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
851/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.1%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
7.7% smoking rate
How Park Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Park Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Park Ridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Park Ridge residents earn a median household income of $138,059 , which is 84% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,112. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Park Ridge is $539,300 , 91% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $597,562. Median rent is $1,511/month, with 27.9% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Park Ridge reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 851/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.1% of adults in Park Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Park Ridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population39,241
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density5,535/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born15.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,059
Per Capita$73,112
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A
Home Value$539,300
Rent$1,511
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$597,562
Housing Units16,199
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent96/100K
Property851/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault45/100K
Burglary305/100K
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation653 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.1%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+26.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Park Ridge was founded in 1873.
The median home in Park Ridge was built in 1960.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
15.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.