Living in Indian Head Park, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indian Head Park · Census data 2020–2024
Indian Head Park has 3,974 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $100,149 (20% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $356,600, the median rent is $1,746/month.
Indian Head Park at a glance
- Population
- 3,974
- Median age
- 52.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $100,149State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $356,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,746/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Indian Head Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 35% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Indian Head Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indian Head Park the median home value is $356,600, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,746 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,215 a month in housing costs.
Indian Head Park median household income
The median household income in Indian Head Park is $100,149 and the income per person is $79,513. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Indian Head Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,845
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.09
Indian Head Park demographics
- Population
- 3,974
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 28.5%
- Households
- 1,783
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indian Head Park ›
Education in Indian Head Park
55.6% of adults 25 and older in Indian Head Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 27.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indian Head Park
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 5.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Indian Head Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Head Park | 3,974 | $100,149 | $356,600 | $1,746 |
| Countryside | 6,267 | $80,968 | $324,700 | $1,180 |
| Hodgkins | 1,597 | $62,417 | $45,800 | $1,050 |
| Burr Ridge | 11,141 | $156,829 | $700,400 | $3,501 |
| Willowbrook | 9,131 | $99,239 | $358,600 | $1,747 |
| Western Springs | 13,446 | $230,255 | $739,400 | $2,006 |
| Willow Springs | 5,868 | $103,583 | $378,300 | $1,463 |
| Hinsdale | 17,175 | $250,001 | $1,053,700 | $1,924 |
| La Grange | 15,998 | $159,929 | $594,300 | $1,856 |
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What is the median household income in Indian Head Park, IL?
The median household income in Indian Head Park is $100,149, 20% 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 Indian Head Park?
The median home value in Indian Head Park is $356,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Indian Head Park?
The median gross rent in Indian Head Park is $1,746 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Indian Head Park, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 35% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Indian Head Park?
The median age in Indian Head Park is 52.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Indian Head Park?
The average commute to work in Indian Head Park is 30 minutes; 23.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indian Head Park?
The unemployment rate in Indian Head Park is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indian Head Park?
55.6% of adults in Indian Head 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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