Living in Richton Park, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richton Park · Census data 2020–2024
Richton Park has 12,521 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $64,554 (23% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $220,900, the median rent is $1,294/month.
Richton Park at a glance
- Population
- 12,521
- Median age
- 44.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $64,554State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $220,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,294/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Richton Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 11.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Richton Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richton Park the median home value is $220,900, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,294 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,846 a month in housing costs.
Richton Park median household income
The median household income in Richton Park is $64,554 and the income per person is $39,125. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Richton Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,772
- Owner-occupied
- 51.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.1%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.26
Richton Park demographics
- Population
- 12,521
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 5,481
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richton Park ›
Education in Richton Park
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Richton Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richton Park
- Unemployment rate
- 11.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Richton Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richton Park | 12,521 | $64,554 | $220,900 | $1,294 |
| Matteson | 18,645 | $95,457 | $250,600 | $1,580 |
| University Park | 7,306 | $73,844 | $153,200 | $1,649 |
| Park Forest | 21,156 | $61,072 | $115,300 | $1,365 |
| Olympia Fields | 4,734 | $123,875 | $329,000 | $3,501 |
| Frankfort Square | 9,560 | $126,897 | $305,800 | $1,622 |
| Monee | 5,108 | $91,969 | $240,500 | $1,477 |
| Flossmoor | 9,391 | $133,663 | $344,800 | $2,164 |
| South Chicago Heights | 3,907 | $58,691 | $149,300 | $1,196 |
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What is the median household income in Richton Park, IL?
The median household income in Richton Park is $64,554, 23% lower 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 Richton Park?
The median home value in Richton Park is $220,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Richton Park?
The median gross rent in Richton Park is $1,294 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Richton Park, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Richton Park?
The median age in Richton Park is 44.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Richton Park?
The average commute to work in Richton Park is 33 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richton Park?
The unemployment rate in Richton Park is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richton Park?
29.3% of adults in Richton 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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