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Park Ridge

#2,021 in Best Places to Live in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
  • 104 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Park Ridge is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 37,810. Park Ridge is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Park Ridge offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Park Ridge there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many retirees live in Park Ridge and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Park Ridge are highly rated.
    About Park Ridge...
    Population
    37,810

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $407,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,297
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Park Ridge Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      40
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      5.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      10.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      136
      500.1
    • Theft
      728.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      45.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Park Ridge

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $98,219
    National
    $55,322
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    Park Ridge Reviews

    104 reviews
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    Love the people, charm of the town and location. Feel safe and happy being here. Schools are great, shopping and expressways are convenient, neighborhoods are clean and people and their pets are friendly. Lots of parks!
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    Park Ridge is the kind of neighborhood that you can take a walk around the block and feel the soft, peaceful air waft around you. Opposite from the loud hustle and bustle of Downtown Chicago that exists only a train ride away, Park Ridge allows for a smaller community to enjoy clean parks and an array of restaurants in a local space called Uptown. Raising a family in this suburban neighborhood is perfect when one wants to enjoy a simple lifestyle. Though it may not have the biggest name brand shops or the newest technology to try out, Park Ridge is a place worth visiting if you want a low key and relaxing experience.
    Park Ridge is a wonderful town with a great community, located right outside the city of chicago. The transportation here from downtown is great! The CTA blue line picks up on the north side of the city( within walking/biking distance) and you can be taken directly downtown - avoiding miserable traffic on the interstate. Park Ridge is also clean, and friendly. The neighborhood is a great place to raise children. The public schools are very challenging, in a good way, preparing students to the fullest extent. I believe park ridge is a great place to start a family.