Population 38,672 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Park Ridge
Household size in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
At 2.65 people per household, Park Ridge sits right at the national average. Household size has edged down from 2.69 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, Park Ridge is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has crept up from 44.4 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Park Ridge is older than the great majority of Illinois cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.9% of households in Park Ridge, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Park Ridge
Renters in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Park Ridge is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (41.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Park Ridge than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Chicago area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.3 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Park Ridge is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Park Ridge has older homes than at least four in five Illinois cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,240 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,279 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,489 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,914 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$674 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Park Ridge pays $1,914 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $674 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Park Ridge
Bachelor's degrees in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.2% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.4% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.4% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.7% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Park Ridge is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 16.6 points, as it has nationally. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Park Ridge: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Park Ridge has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Illinois cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Park Ridge
| Period | Park Ridge | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Park Ridge than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Park Ridge compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge | 2.65 | 44.8 | 6.9% | 15.1% | 6.3% | 1959 | $1,914 | 66.7% | 96.7% | 4.0% |
| Niles | 2.61 | 48.0 | 6.9% | 26.0% | 6.3% | 1965 | $1,405 | 40.0% | 89.8% | 7.3% |
| Rosemont | 2.09 | 48.7 | 6.9% | 77.7% | 5.3% | 1970 | $775 | 26.9% | 86.8% | 4.3% |
| Des Plaines | 2.72 | 42.7 | 9.1% | 28.1% | 7.2% | 1970 | $1,567 | 37.7% | 87.3% | 4.9% |
| Morton Grove | 2.65 | 45.7 | 7.4% | 15.4% | 5.4% | 1967 | $2,052 | 54.8% | 90.8% | 4.7% |
| Norridge | 2.59 | 45.2 | 13.3% | 19.0% | 5.2% | 1965 | $1,576 | 31.9% | 87.5% | 7.4% |
| Harwood Heights | 2.54 | 41.5 | 5.5% | 40.2% | 6.2% | 1967 | $1,193 | 34.3% | 87.7% | 3.9% |
| Schiller Park | 2.67 | 39.1 | 11.5% | 40.8% | 5.4% | 1963 | $1,319 | 25.8% | 86.7% | 3.3% |
| Golf | 2.49 | 40.2 | 5.8% | 34.3% | 1.1% | 1996 | $2,468 | 67.4% | 97.8% | 2.3% |
| Glenview | 2.64 | 45.9 | 7.5% | 21.4% | 5.3% | 1969 | $1,878 | 63.7% | 96.0% | 4.5% |
| Skokie | 2.76 | 44.4 | 8.6% | 26.7% | 5.3% | 1962 | $1,795 | 52.8% | 90.9% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Park Ridge. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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