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Richton Park, IL
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Richton Park, IL
At a Glance
How Richton Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richton Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Richton Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Richton Park residents earn a median household income of $71,724 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,219. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richton Park is $200,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,346. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 31.5% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Richton Park reports 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,206/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in Richton Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richton Park has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.