Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Richton Park is a small city in Illinois with a population of 12,576. Residents earn $71,724 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Richton Park receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Richton Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Richton Park is $71,724, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Richton Park is $200,400, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Richton Park is below the national average at 355 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,364 per 100,000, 21% above the national average.
30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Richton Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 28.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,724 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,219 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,165 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,451 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,924 |
| County GDP | $50,333M |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Healthcare | 1,994 |
| Retail | 1,683 |
| Manufacturing | 594 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.50% |
| Commute Time | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
| Census Median | $200,400 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $211,346 |
| Median List Price | $245,000 |
| Median List Price | $245,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $142 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 17.9% |
| Inventory | 56 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,313 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.50% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 81.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Total Violent | 355.3/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Murder | 14.5/100K |
| 130% above US avg | |
| Rape | 21.8/100K |
| Robbery | 188.5/100K |
| Assault | 130.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,363.7/100K |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 594.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,595.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 174.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.1 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4802°N, 87.7425°W |
| County FIPS | 17197 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.5% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,865/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Retail Stores | 1,683 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Avg Commute | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |