What are the schools like in Elmwood Park, IL?

Elmwood Park is served primarily by Elmwood Park CUSD 401. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Elmwood Park?

The median household income in Elmwood Park, IL is $75,784 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Elmwood Park, IL?

Elmwood Park has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Elmwood Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Elmwood Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Elmwood Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $311,500 and the median rent is $1,269 per month.

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

Elmwood Park has a violent crime rate of 169.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1107.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elmwood Park, IL a Good Place to Live?

Elmwood Park is a small city of 24,281 in Illinois, with a median household income of $75,784 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Elmwood Park stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Elmwood Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Elmwood 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

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

Metric	Elmwood Park, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$311,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,269	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,784	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Elmwood Park's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

169.4 /100k

Property Crime

1107.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Elmwood Park is served primarily by Elmwood Park CUSD 401. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Elmwood Park, IL	National Avg
School District	Elmwood Park CUSD 401	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elmwood Park sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation and 38.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Elmwood Park, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	40.6"
Annual Snowfall	38.4"

Demographics

Metric	Elmwood Park, IL	National Avg
Population	24,281	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Elmwood Park

Elmwood Park, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60707

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmwood Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Elmwood Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Elmwood Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $311,500 and median rent is $1,269/month.

What is the crime rate in Elmwood Park, IL?

Elmwood Park's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1107.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elmwood Park?

Public schools in Elmwood Park are operated by Elmwood Park CUSD 401. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Elmwood Park, IL a good place to live?

Elmwood Park, IL has a population of 24,281, a median household income of $75,784, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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 Elmwood Park?

Elmwood Park averages 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches with about 38.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elmwood Park?

Elmwood Park, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60707.

What is the population of Elmwood Park?

The population of Elmwood Park, Illinois is 24,281 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Elmwood Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $311,500, median household income $75,784, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elmwood Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.