Illinois · Metropolitan Area
University Park is a small city in Illinois with a population of 7,109. Residents earn $65,580 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, University Park receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. University Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in University Park is $65,580, 13% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.7%, unemployment is notably high. 11.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in University Park is $137,800, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,530 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
University 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 | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,580 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,435 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,165 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,451 |
| Unemployment | 10.7% |
| 197% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% |
| 5% 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 | 6.55% |
| Commute Time | 34.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $137,800 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $186,510 |
| Median List Price | $219,000 |
| Median List Price | $219,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $101 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 23.3% |
| Inventory | 30 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,530 |
| 32% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.55% |
| Obesity | 48.8% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.5% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 81.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| 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 | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 663/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4469°N, 87.7130°W |
| County FIPS | 17197 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.3% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 663/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.7 sq mi |
| 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 | 34.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |