Schiller Park, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Schiller Park is a small city in Illinois with a population of 11,454. Residents earn $67,473 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
11,454 Population 4,135/sq mi density
$67,473 Median Income $31,079 per capita
$276,200 Home Value $298,748 Zillow
$1,214 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
67 Violent Crime/100K 2,203 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,473 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$276,200 home value, $1,214/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K (82% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,473
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $276,200
2% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 67/100K
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.8%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,214
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.6%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

How Schiller Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population11,454
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density4,135/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 71%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,473
Per Capita$31,079
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$546,441M
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$276,200
Rent$1,214
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$298,748

Crime

F
Violent67/100K
Property2,203/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary605/100K

Health

Obesity29.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.7%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation636 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+86.6%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute26 min
EV Stations4
Libraries188

Is Schiller Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Schiller Park receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Schiller Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Schiller Park is $67,473, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Schiller Park is $276,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,214 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Schiller Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,203 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Schiller Park 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 37.9 inches, including 38.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Schiller Park has a population of 11,454 with a density of 4,135 people per square mile. The median age is 36.9 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.3%).

Population

11,454
Total Population
4,135
People / sq mi
36.9yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Schiller Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only34.9%
56% below US avg
Spanish65.1%
386% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Schiller Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Schiller Park is $67,473, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Schiller Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,473
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,079
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
IRS Avg AGI$100,597

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% below US avg
Establishments (County)137,804
County GDP$546,441M

Business (County)

Restaurants12,631
Healthcare16,051
Retail13,648
Manufacturing4,404

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,421
198% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Work from Home4.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Schiller Park is $276,200, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,214 (4% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $298,748.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$276,200
2% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$298,748
Median List Price$322,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$322,500
$/Sq Ft$191
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio101.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory24

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,214
4% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,825

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,421
198% above US avg
Effective Rate3.77%
In Schiller Park, 29.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.7% report depression. 22.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Schiller Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.6%
8% below US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma9.6%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity22.6%
Depression20.7%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress11.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.9%
Checkup Rate74.3%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities16,051
Schiller Park has a violent crime rate of 67 per 100,000 residents, 82% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,203 per 100,000 (12% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Schiller Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent67.3/100K
82% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape8.4/100K
Robbery16.8/100K
Assault42.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,203.2/100K
12% above US avg
Burglary605.5/100K
Theft1,446.4/100K
Vehicle Theft151.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)365

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Schiller Park 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 is 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.9 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall38.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density4,135/sq mi
Coordinates41.9586°N, 87.8693°W
County FIPS17031
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 42-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 28.4%
D 70.4%

Winner: Democrat by 42 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.8%
18% below US avg
High School+86.6%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,135/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries188
Healthcare Facilities16,051
Restaurants12,631
Retail Stores13,648

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)365
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Work from Home4.7%

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