What are the schools like in Richton Park, IL?

Richton Park is served primarily by Matteson ESD 162. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Richton Park?

The median household income in Richton Park, IL is $69,691 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.3%.

What is the weather like in Richton Park, IL?

Richton Park has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Richton Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Richton Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richton Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $182,800 and the median rent is $1,236 per month.

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

Richton Park has a violent crime rate of 328.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2108.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richton Park, IL a Good Place to Live?

Richton Park is a small city of 12,721 in Illinois, with a median household income of $69,691 and a 12.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

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

All Richton 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

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

Metric	Richton Park, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$182,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,236	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,691	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Richton Park's violent crime rate is 328.2 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

328.2 /100k

Property Crime

2108.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Richton Park is served primarily by Matteson ESD 162. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Richton Park, IL	National Avg
School District	Matteson ESD 162	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richton Park sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richton Park, IL
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	42.1"
Annual Snowfall	28.2"

Demographics

Metric	Richton Park, IL	National Avg
Population	12,721	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	6.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	90.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Matteson, IL 2 mi University Park, IL 3 mi Park Forest, IL 3 mi Olympia Fields, IL 4 mi Frankfort Square, IL 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Richton Park

Richton Park, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60471

Richton Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richton Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Richton Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Richton Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $182,800 and median rent is $1,236/month.

What is the crime rate in Richton Park, IL?

Richton Park's violent crime rate is 328.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2108.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richton Park?

Public schools in Richton Park are operated by Matteson ESD 162. The district has 3 elementary, 3 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 31.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Richton Park, IL a good place to live?

Richton Park, IL has a population of 12,721, a median household income of $69,691, and an unemployment rate of 12.3%. 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 Richton Park?

Richton Park averages 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches with about 28.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Richton Park?

Richton Park, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60471.

What is the population of Richton Park?

The population of Richton Park, Illinois is 12,721 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Richton Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $182,800, median household income $69,691, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richton Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.