At a Glance
Median Income
$82,083
$43,717 per capita
Home Value
$265,200
Zillow: $321,812
Median Rent
$850/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.9%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
11.3% 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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Park Ridge residents earn a median household income of $82,083 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,717. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Park Ridge is $265,200 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,812. Median rent is $850/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
60.9% of adults in Park Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Park Ridge has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population589
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density2,561/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,083
Per Capita$43,717
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,200
Rent$850
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$321,812
Housing Units229
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation1,093 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.9%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+27.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute13 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Park Ridge was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.