Park Ridge, Illinois Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Park Ridge, IL Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Park Ridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,584 | 12,692,444 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5268.1 | 219.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.05% | -0.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.2 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 14,258 | 5,035,584 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Park Ridge grew by 4.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 37,584 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Park Ridge is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.0% of residents. That is 2.6 points above Illinois as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,090 16.2% -5.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,847 18.2% -3.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,634 23.0% +2.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,223 19.2% +2.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Illinois, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.0% of the people living in Park Ridge and men 49.0%.
- Women 51.0% Illinois 50.6%
- Men 49.0% Illinois 49.4%
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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 | $145,996 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.79% | 4.46% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Park Ridge is about 74% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Park Ridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $614,769 | $149,936 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,683 | $1,274 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.2% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Park Ridge is about 30.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,683 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 221 hours, about 9.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Park Ridge | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.5 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.1 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 221 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,858 | $6,104 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 23.1% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| 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 27 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 | 2.60 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
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 | 37,584 | $145,996 #1/2 | $614,769 #1/2 | 26.5 min #2/2 |
| Niles, IL | 28,688 | $82,819 | $236,458 | 25.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Park Ridge, Illinois.
How big is Park Ridge, Illinois by population?
About 37,584 people live in Park Ridge, Illinois, in 14,258 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 42.2, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Park Ridge, Illinois?
Averaged over its land area, Park Ridge, Illinois has 5,268 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 61 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Park Ridge, Illinois?
The median home costs 4.2 times the median household income ($614,769 against $145,996), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,683 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Park Ridge, Illinois?
Unemployment in Park Ridge, Illinois is only 3.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Park Ridge, Illinois have a college degree?
60.1% of adults in Park Ridge, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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