What are the schools like in Deer Park, IL?

School district data for Deer Park is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Deer Park?

The median household income in Deer Park, IL is $172,586 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Deer Park, IL?

Deer Park has an average high temperature of 28.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.5 inches.

Deer Park, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Deer Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Deer Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Deer Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $619,700 and the median rent is $2,362 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Deer Park, IL?

Deer Park has a violent crime rate of 116.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 769.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Deer Park, IL a Good Place to Live?

Deer Park is a small town of 3,694 in Illinois, with a median household income of $172,586 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Deer Park stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Deer Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Deer Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Deer Park's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Deer Park costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Deer Park, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$619,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,362	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$172,586	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Deer Park's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

116.6 /100k

Property Crime

769.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Deer Park, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	69.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Deer Park sees average highs of 28.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 37.3 inches of annual precipitation and 38.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Deer Park, IL
Average High — January	28.7°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	37.3"
Annual Snowfall	38.5"

Demographics

Metric	Deer Park, IL	National Avg
Population	3,694	—
Median Age	44.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	8.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Deer Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deer Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Deer Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Deer Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $619,700 and median rent is $2,362/month.

What is the crime rate in Deer Park, IL?

Deer Park's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 769.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Deer Park?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Deer Park, IL a good place to live?

Deer Park, IL has a population of 3,694, a median household income of $172,586, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Deer Park?

Deer Park averages 28.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.3 inches with about 38.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Deer Park?

The population of Deer Park, Illinois is 3,694 with a median age of 44.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Deer Park?

Key numbers for living in Deer Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $619,700, median household income $172,586, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deer Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.