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University Park, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,109 Population 663/sq mi density
$65,580 Median Income $25,435 per capita
$137,800 Home Value $186,510 Zillow
$1,530 Median Rent 37.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
317 Violent Crime/100K 1,735 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$65,580 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,800 home value, $1,530/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
317 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

University Park, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,580
13% below
$25,435 per capita
Home Value
$137,800
51% below
Zillow: $186,510
Median Rent
$1,530/mo
32% above
37.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
317/100K
17% below
1,735/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
28% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.8%
52% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How University Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows University Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
49%
Rent
132%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
297%
Crime
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is University Park a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

University Park residents earn a median household income of $65,580 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,435. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% 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 University Park is $137,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,510. Median rent is $1,530/month, with 37.4% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

University Park reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,735/100K.

Education

24.3% of adults in University Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

University 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.

Data Overview

People

Population7,109
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density663/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$65,580
Per Capita$25,435
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,800
Rent$1,530
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$186,510
Housing Units2,901
Rent Burden37.4%

Crime

F
Violent317/100K
Property1,735/100K

Health

Obesity48.8%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation774 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute35 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24

Did You Know?

University Park was founded in 1967.
The median home in University Park was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% 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.