© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Illinois
Franklin Park
Population 18,197
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Illinois
Melrose Park
Population 24,549
Franklin Park, IL vs Melrose Park, IL
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Franklin Park, IL | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,197 | 24,549 |
| Median Household Income | $76,519 | $66,189 |
| Median Rent | $1,109/mo | $1,176/mo |
| Median Home Value | $287,000 | $275,800 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 104 | 104 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 42.9% | 41.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% (county) | 4.8% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 133 | 239 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,142 | 1,356 |
| Median AQI | 53 | 53 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 149 | 149 |
| Summer Highs | 82°F | 82°F |
| Winter Lows | 22°F | 22°F |
| Snowfall | 38 in/yr | 38 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 28.9 min | 27.1 min |
| Hospitals | — | 1 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | 3.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 13.9 | 12.7 |
| College Degree Rate | 19.7% | 15% |
| Foreign-Born % | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -2.0% | -3.3% |
Franklin Park, IL
Melrose Park, IL
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.