Park Ridge, IL Area Guide

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Park Ridge Area Facts

  • Park Ridge has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Park Ridge crime rates are 56% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Park Ridge is 42% higher than the Illinois average
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Beautiful Place to Live User Rating 5 rating By 123maxabc ( Aug 06, 2017) One of my favorite suburbs of all Chicago. Infested with intellectual businessmen and doctors. Also a great family friendly area with absolutely NO areas to avoid. You could stay out at 11 pm and still have friendly people to talk to. Crime is almost inexistent in this area. No n ...Read More eed to be scared in any area you walk by, even the teenagers are very respectful. Is bordered by Edison Park below it, which I think is the best neighborhood in Chicago. In all, it is a very good place to live and raise respectful kids, but be warned, you are going to need the cash to live here. Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Park Ridge? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Centennial Park
      Hinkley Park
      Cumberland Park
      Hodges Park
      Maine Park
      Morgan Park
      Ridge Park
      Rotary Park

      Entertainment

      Pickwick Theatre
      Museum of Hummels
      Bowlero
      Niles Historical Society
      Allstate Arena
      Mystic Waters
      AMC DINE-IN Rosemont 12
      King's Bowling

      Food & Drink

      The Sandlot
      Burger King
      Subway
      Fannie May
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Panera Bread
      Oberweis
      Jimmy John's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Park Ridge? Of all people who commute, 12.4% take public transportation in Park Ridge.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Park Ridge? The cost of living in Park Ridge is 137/100 - which is 42% higher than Illinois.
      Park Ridge
      137

      37% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Park Ridge? Park Ridge crime rates are 884, which are 56% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      884 per 100k people

      61% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 114

      61% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Park Ridge? The median income in Park Ridge is $113,809 which is 92% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $113,809106% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $58,97898% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      56% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Park Ridge a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Active Health
      1600 West Dempster Medical Building

      A+ Housing

      What are Park Ridge home prices? Park Ridge home prices are $451,200 - which is 158% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $451,200144% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,36043% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      30% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Park Ridge have good schools? The Park Ridge graduation rate is 94% - which is 11% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      18% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Park Ridge a good place to live? Park Ridge has an overall rating of 99% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      99%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      11 total surveys

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