What are the schools like in Ingalls Park, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Ingalls Park?

The median household income in Ingalls Park, IL is $53,257 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.3%.

What is the weather like in Ingalls Park, IL?

Ingalls Park has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Ingalls Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Ingalls Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ingalls Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $135,200 and the median rent is $1,291 per month.

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

Ingalls Park has a violent crime rate of 139.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 707.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ingalls Park, IL a Good Place to Live?

Ingalls Park is a small town of 3,102 in Illinois, with a median household income of $53,257 and a 9.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Ingalls Park stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Ingalls 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

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

Metric	Ingalls Park, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$135,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,291	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,257	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ingalls Park's violent crime rate is 139.7 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.7 /100k

Property Crime

707.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Ingalls 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	10.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ingalls Park sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 16.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ingalls Park, IL
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	83.6°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	16.9"

Demographics

Metric	Ingalls Park, IL	National Avg
Population	3,102	—
Median Age	35.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	10.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ridgewood, IL 1 mi Preston Heights, IL 3 mi Fairmont, IL 3 mi New Lenox, IL 3 mi Rockdale, IL 5 mi

Ingalls Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ingalls Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Ingalls Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ingalls Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $135,200 and median rent is $1,291/month.

What is the crime rate in Ingalls Park, IL?

Ingalls Park's violent crime rate is 139.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 707.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ingalls Park?

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

Is Ingalls Park, IL a good place to live?

Ingalls Park, IL has a population of 3,102, a median household income of $53,257, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. 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 Ingalls Park?

Ingalls Park averages 31.1°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 16.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ingalls Park?

The population of Ingalls Park, Illinois is 3,102 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Ingalls Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $135,200, median household income $53,257, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ingalls Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.