At a Glance
Median Income
$103,819
$51,584 per capita
Home Value
$289,000
Zillow: $319,323
Median Rent
$1,518/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
39/100K
1,269/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Tinley Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tinley Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tinley Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tinley Park residents earn a median household income of $103,819 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,584. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Tinley Park is $289,000 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,323. Median rent is $1,518/month, with 29.4% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Tinley Park reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,269/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.4% of adults in Tinley Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tinley Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population55,007
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density3,400/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,819
Per Capita$51,584
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,000
Rent$1,518
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$319,323
Housing Units22,891
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent39/100K
Property1,269/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault16/100K
Burglary134/100K
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation712 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute35 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Tinley Park was founded in 1892.
The median home in Tinley Park was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.