Living in Tinley Park, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tinley Park · Census data 2020–2024
Tinley Park has 54,842 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $105,189 (26% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $299,900, the median rent is $1,495/month.
Tinley Park at a glance
- Population
- 54,842
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $105,189State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $299,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,495/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 86.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Tinley Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tinley Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tinley Park the median home value is $299,900, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,495 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,129 a month in housing costs.
Tinley Park median household income
The median household income in Tinley Park is $105,189 and the income per person is $52,743. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Tinley Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,146
- Owner-occupied
- 86.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.1%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.45
Tinley Park demographics
- Population
- 54,842
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 22,320
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tinley Park ›
Education in Tinley Park
37% of adults 25 and older in Tinley Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tinley Park
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Tinley Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinley Park | 54,842 | $105,189 | $299,900 | $1,495 |
| Orland Hills | 6,719 | $122,039 | $280,300 | $1,359 |
| Frankfort Square | 9,560 | $126,897 | $305,800 | $1,622 |
| Arbury Hills | 1,519 | $99,091 | $230,200 | — |
| Oak Forest | 26,805 | $91,990 | $255,100 | $1,328 |
| Country Club Hills | 16,324 | $75,197 | $192,000 | $1,709 |
| Orland Park | 57,916 | $98,910 | $367,200 | $1,440 |
| Mokena | 20,021 | $123,889 | $401,400 | $1,254 |
| Matteson | 18,645 | $95,457 | $250,600 | $1,580 |
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What is the median household income in Tinley Park, IL?
The median household income in Tinley Park is $105,189, 26% 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 Tinley Park?
The median home value in Tinley Park is $299,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Tinley Park?
The median gross rent in Tinley Park is $1,495 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Tinley Park, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Tinley Park?
The median age in Tinley Park is 43.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Tinley Park?
The average commute to work in Tinley Park is 34 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tinley Park?
The unemployment rate in Tinley Park is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tinley Park?
37% of adults in Tinley 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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