Park Ridge, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Park Ridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35,960 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5040.5 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.17% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.1 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 14,454 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Park Ridge grew by 5.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 37,854 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Park Ridge has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Park Ridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $140,407 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.04% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Park Ridge is about 71% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Park Ridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $578,655 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,577 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.4% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Park Ridge is about 30.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,577 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Park Ridge spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 220 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Park Ridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.3 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.7 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 220 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,805 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 21.6% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 29,350 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,253 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Park Ridge is 26 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Park Ridge has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Park Ridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.1% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Park Ridge has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Park Ridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.2% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.5% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Park Ridge, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Park Ridge, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge, IL | 35,960 | $140,407 #1/2 | $578,655 #1/2 | 26.3 min #2/2 |
| Niles, IL | 26,538 | $85,477 | $244,952 | 26.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Park Ridge, Illinois.
What is the population of Park Ridge, Illinois?
The population of Park Ridge, Illinois is 35,960, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Park Ridge, Illinois?
The population density of Park Ridge, Illinois is 5040.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Park Ridge, Illinois?
The median household income in Park Ridge, Illinois is $140,407, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Park Ridge, Illinois?
The median home price in Park Ridge, Illinois is $578,655, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Park Ridge, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Park Ridge, Illinois is 3.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.