Life in Park Ridge research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Park Ridge over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Park Ridge:
The population in Park Ridge is 39,241.
The median home value in Park Ridge is $552,874.
The median income in Park Ridge is $138,059.
The cost of living in Park Ridge is 138 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Park Ridge is $1,511.
The unemployment rate in Park Ridge is 3.7%.
The poverty rate in Park Ridge is 3.5%.
The average high in Park Ridge is 58.9° and the average low is 41.3°.
Crime in Park Ridge summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Park Ridge. Key points include:
There were 353 total crimes in Park Ridge in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Park Ridge is 944.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Park Ridge is 96.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Park Ridge is 848.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Park Ridge is -55.44% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Park Ridge / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 353 | 944.4 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 36 | 96.3 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 18.7 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 45.5 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 317 | 848.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 114 | 305.0 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 167 | 446.8 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 36 | 96.3 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Park Ridge summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Park Ridge. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Park Ridge is 138 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Park Ridge is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Park Ridge is $552,874.
The median income in Park Ridge is $138,059.
| Living Expense | Park Ridge | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 215 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Park Ridge is 58.9° and the average low is 41.3°.
There are 72.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.6 inches of precipitation each year with 36.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Park Ridge |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.5 |
The current population in Park Ridge is 39,241. The population has increased 5.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39,241 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 39,368 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 39,562 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 37,431 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 37,457 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 37,764 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 37,810 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 37,567 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 37,608 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 37,511 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 37,421 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 37,266 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 37,272 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 37,115 | - |
82.8% White with 32,474 White residents.
1.0% African American with 403 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
7.1% Asian with 2,770 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 114 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 1,098 Two Or More residents.
6.0% Hispanic with 2,370 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Park Ridge | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.8% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.0% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Park Ridge is 50.3% female with 19,729 female residents.
Park Ridge is 49.7% male with 19,512 male residents.
| Gender | Park Ridge | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Park Ridge completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Park Ridge completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Park Ridge completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Park Ridge completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Park Ridge completed associate's degree.
38.0% of adults in Park Ridge completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Park Ridge completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Park Ridge completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Park Ridge completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Park Ridge | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.0% of households in Park Ridge earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Park Ridge earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.5% of households in Park Ridge earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.6% of households in Park Ridge earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.0% of households in Park Ridge earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.5% of households in Park Ridge earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Park Ridge earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.4% of households in Park Ridge earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.9% of households in Park Ridge earn $150,000 to $199,999.
36.4% of households in Park Ridge earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Park Ridge | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.6% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.0% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.5% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.4% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.9% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 36.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |