What are the schools like in Indian Head Park, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Indian Head Park?

The median household income in Indian Head Park, IL is $100,455 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Indian Head Park, IL?

Indian Head Park has an average high temperature of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Indian Head Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Indian Head Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Indian Head Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $322,400 and the median rent is $1,710 per month.

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

Indian Head Park has a violent crime rate of 347.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2418.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Indian Head Park, IL a Good Place to Live?

Indian Head Park is a small town of 4,022 in Illinois, with a median household income of $100,455 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

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

All Indian Head 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

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

Metric	Indian Head Park, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$322,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,710	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,455	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Indian Head Park's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

347.2 /100k

Property Crime

2418.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Indian Head 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	51.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Indian Head Park sees average highs of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Indian Head Park, IL
Average High — January	33.1°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Indian Head Park, IL	National Avg
Population	4,022	—
Median Age	52.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	32.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Countryside, IL 1 mi Hodgkins, IL 2 mi Burr Ridge, IL 2 mi Willowbrook, IL 2 mi Western Springs, IL 2 mi

Indian Head Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indian Head Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Indian Head Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Indian Head Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $322,400 and median rent is $1,710/month.

What is the crime rate in Indian Head Park, IL?

Indian Head Park's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2418.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Indian Head Park?

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

Is Indian Head Park, IL a good place to live?

Indian Head Park, IL has a population of 4,022, a median household income of $100,455, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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 Indian Head Park?

Indian Head Park averages 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Indian Head Park?

The population of Indian Head Park, Illinois is 4,022 with a median age of 52.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Indian Head Park?

Key numbers for living in Indian Head Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $322,400, median household income $100,455, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Indian Head Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.