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Park Ridge, IL

Founded 1873Cook CountyElev. 195 m
Population
39,241
Median home
$539,300
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Park Ridge

With about 39,241 residents, Park Ridge is one of Illinois's notable places. Park Ridge was founded in 1873 and sits in Cook County. The median age is 44.5 and the median household income is $138,059. Homes carry a median value of $539,300, and about 85% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82.8%). Around 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
39,241
Median age
44.5
Median household income
$138,059
Per-capita income
$73,112
Poverty rate
3.5%
High-school grad or higher
96.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.1%
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg. commute
28.2 min
Work from home
22%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White82.8%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Black1%
Asian7.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts61.8%
Sales & office19.9%
Service7.9%
Production, transportation & material moving5.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$539,300
Median gross rent
$1,511/mo
Owner-occupied
85.3%
Median year built
1960
Households
15,179
Avg. household size
2.55

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Park Ridge has 9 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading57%
Math-3%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Maine East High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Maine South High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Ralph J Frost AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Eugene Field Elem SchoolElementary
Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary
George B Carpenter Elem SchoolElementary
George Washington Elem SchoolElementary
Theodore Roosevelt Elem SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime83% below national
Park Ridge66
Illinois322
United States386
↑ 120% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime58% below national
Park Ridge823
Illinois1,791
United States1,952
↑ 4% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Park Ridge Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Park Ridge.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Cook County
Cold waveVery High
Heat waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Strong windVery High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Park Ridge is in Cook County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Park Ridge was founded in 1873 and sits in Cook County. Elevation ~195 m.

Population trend
40K37K39,24120002024
Map of Park Ridge
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pickwick Theater Building
Notable people from Park Ridge
Karen BlackCarrie SnodgressGary ColeAdam JonesChuck RussellCraig AndersonJohn Alden CarpenterDeanna Stellato-DudekRandy HultgrenMichael Fors Olson
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Park Ridge, IL (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Park Ridge, Illinois.

Christopher Lee, 40
Park Ridge · Cook County · 60068
AKA X Hazel

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Park Ridge — frequently asked

What is the population of Park Ridge, Illinois?
Park Ridge has a population of about 39,241, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Park Ridge?
The median home value in Park Ridge is $539,300, and the median gross rent is $1,511/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Park Ridge safe? What is the crime rate?
Park Ridge Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 66 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Park Ridge face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cook County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, heat wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Park Ridge?
Park Ridge has 9 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Park Ridge?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Park Ridge. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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