What are the schools like in Maple Park, IL?

Maple Park is served primarily by Kaneland CUSD 302. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Maple Park?

The median household income in Maple Park, IL is $116,806 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Maple Park, IL?

Maple Park has an average high temperature of 28.1°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Maple Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Maple Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maple Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $254,500 and the median rent is $1,593 per month.

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

Maple Park has a violent crime rate of 167.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1212.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Maple Park, IL a Good Place to Live?

Maple Park is a small town of 1,635 in Illinois, with a median household income of $116,806 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Maple Park stands out for solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Maple Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Maple 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

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

Metric	Maple Park, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$254,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,593	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$116,806	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Maple Park's violent crime rate is 167.8 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

167.8 /100k

Property Crime

1212.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Maple Park is served primarily by Kaneland CUSD 302. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Maple Park, IL	National Avg
School District	Kaneland CUSD 302	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Maple Park sees average highs of 28.1°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 34.6 inches of annual precipitation and 38.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Maple Park, IL
Average High — January	28.1°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	34.6"
Annual Snowfall	38.5"

Demographics

Metric	Maple Park, IL	National Avg
Population	1,635	—
Median Age	40.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	11.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Maple Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maple Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Maple Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Maple Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $254,500 and median rent is $1,593/month.

What is the crime rate in Maple Park, IL?

Maple Park's violent crime rate is 167.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1212.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Maple Park?

Public schools in Maple Park are operated by Kaneland CUSD 302. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Maple Park, IL a good place to live?

Maple Park, IL has a population of 1,635, a median household income of $116,806, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Maple Park?

Maple Park averages 28.1°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.6 inches with about 38.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Maple Park?

The population of Maple Park, Illinois is 1,635 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Maple Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $254,500, median household income $116,806, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maple Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.