What are the schools like in Park Ridge, IL?

Park Ridge is served primarily by Maine Township HSD 207. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Park Ridge?

The median household income in Park Ridge, IL is $137,964 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Park Ridge, IL?

Park Ridge has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Park Ridge, IL affordable or expensive?

Park Ridge's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Park Ridge is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $518,500 and the median rent is $1,487 per month.

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

Park Ridge has a violent crime rate of 96.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 848.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Park Ridge, IL a Good Place to Live?

Park Ridge is a small city of 39,368 in Illinois, with a median household income of $137,964 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Park Ridge stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Park Ridge 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

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

Metric	Park Ridge, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$518,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,487	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$137,964	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Park Ridge's violent crime rate is 96.3 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.3 /100k

Property Crime

848.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Park Ridge is served primarily by Maine Township HSD 207. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Park Ridge, IL	National Avg
School District	Maine Township HSD 207	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Park Ridge sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation and 38.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Park Ridge, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	41.3"
Annual Snowfall	38.4"

Demographics

Metric	Park Ridge, IL	National Avg
Population	39,368	—
Median Age	45.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	6.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Park Ridge

Park Ridge, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60068

Park Ridge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Park Ridge, IL affordable or expensive?

Park Ridge's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Park Ridge roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $518,500 and median rent is $1,487/month.

What is the crime rate in Park Ridge, IL?

Park Ridge's violent crime rate is 96.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 848.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Park Ridge?

Public schools in Park Ridge are operated by Maine Township HSD 207. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 63.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Park Ridge, IL a good place to live?

Park Ridge, IL has a population of 39,368, a median household income of $137,964, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Park Ridge?

Park Ridge averages 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches with about 38.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Park Ridge?

Park Ridge, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60068.

What is the population of Park Ridge?

The population of Park Ridge, Illinois is 39,368 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Park Ridge: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $518,500, median household income $137,964, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Park Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.