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University Park Area Facts

  • University Park has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • University Park crime rates are 5% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in University Park is 2% lower than the Illinois average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in University Park? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pine Lake Park
      Thorn Creek Nature Preserve
      Craig Park
      Farm Trace Family Park
      Shabbona Park
      Riegel Farm Park
      Firemens Park
      Somonauk Park

      Entertainment

      Freedom Hall - Park Forest

      Food & Drink

      Culver's
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Popeyes
      Domino's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University Park? Of all people who commute, 8.9% take public transportation in University Park.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University Park? The cost of living in University Park is 94/100 - which is 2% lower than Illinois.
      University Park
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in University Park? University Park crime rates are 2,125, which are 5% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,125 per 100k people

      7% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48  

      7% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in University Park? The median income in University Park is $62,258 which is 5% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $62,25813% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,35422% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      14% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are University Park home prices? University Park home prices are $124,400 - which is 29% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $124,40033% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9753% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      8% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does University Park have good schools? The University Park graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      38% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      30:1

      86% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is University Park a good place to live? University Park has an overall rating of 82% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      2 total surveys

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