What are the schools like in Tinley Park, IL?

Tinley Park is served primarily by Kirby SD 140. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Tinley Park?

The median household income in Tinley Park, IL is $99,628 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Tinley Park, IL?

Tinley Park has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Tinley Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Tinley Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tinley Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $278,300 and the median rent is $1,399 per month.

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

Tinley Park has a violent crime rate of 108.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1244.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tinley Park, IL a Good Place to Live?

Tinley Park is a mid-sized city of 55,571 in Illinois, with a median household income of $99,628 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

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

All Tinley 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

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

Metric	Tinley Park, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$278,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,399	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,628	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tinley Park's violent crime rate is 108.9 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

108.9 /100k

Property Crime

1244.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tinley Park is served primarily by Kirby SD 140. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tinley Park, IL	National Avg
School District	Kirby SD 140	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tinley Park sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 41.2 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Tinley Park, IL
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	41.2"
Annual Snowfall	28.2"

Demographics

Metric	Tinley Park, IL	National Avg
Population	55,571	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.7%	18.9%
Asian	3.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Tinley Park

Tinley Park, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

60477 60487

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tinley Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Tinley Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Tinley Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $278,300 and median rent is $1,399/month.

What is the crime rate in Tinley Park, IL?

Tinley Park's violent crime rate is 108.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1244.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tinley Park?

Public schools in Tinley Park are operated by Kirby SD 140. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tinley Park, IL a good place to live?

Tinley Park, IL has a population of 55,571, a median household income of $99,628, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 Tinley Park?

Tinley Park averages 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.2 inches with about 28.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tinley Park?

Tinley Park, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 60477, 60487.

What is the population of Tinley Park?

The population of Tinley Park, Illinois is 55,571 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Tinley Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $278,300, median household income $99,628, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tinley Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.