Living in Evergreen Park, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Evergreen Park · Census data 2020–2024
Evergreen Park has 19,420 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $95,719 (15% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $267,500, the median rent is $1,420/month.
Evergreen Park at a glance
- Population
- 19,420
- Median age
- 38.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $95,719State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $267,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,420/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Evergreen Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Evergreen Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Evergreen Park the median home value is $267,500, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,420 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,056 a month in housing costs.
Evergreen Park median household income
The median household income in Evergreen Park is $95,719 and the income per person is $43,987. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Evergreen Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,538
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.67
Evergreen Park demographics
- Population
- 19,420
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 7,215
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Evergreen Park ›
Education in Evergreen Park
42.7% of adults 25 and older in Evergreen Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 14.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Evergreen Park
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 6%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Evergreen Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Park | 19,420 | $95,719 | $267,500 | $1,420 |
| Hometown | 4,215 | $61,101 | $173,400 | $678 |
| Oak Lawn | 56,861 | $83,911 | $281,200 | $1,335 |
| Merrionette Park | 2,354 | $56,515 | $173,400 | $1,296 |
| Burbank | 28,739 | $80,116 | $275,700 | $1,265 |
| Alsip | 18,583 | $66,585 | $225,000 | $1,140 |
| Chicago Ridge | 14,099 | $68,964 | $226,900 | $1,304 |
| Calumet Park | 6,855 | $53,556 | $184,700 | $1,288 |
| Blue Island | 21,741 | $59,489 | $178,700 | $1,072 |
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What is the median household income in Evergreen Park, IL?
The median household income in Evergreen Park is $95,719, 15% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Evergreen Park?
The median home value in Evergreen Park is $267,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Evergreen Park?
The median gross rent in Evergreen Park is $1,420 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Evergreen Park, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Evergreen Park?
The median age in Evergreen Park is 38.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Evergreen Park?
The average commute to work in Evergreen Park is 32 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Evergreen Park?
The unemployment rate in Evergreen Park is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Evergreen Park?
42.7% of adults in Evergreen Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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