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Illinois
Northlake
Population 12,513
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Illinois
Melrose Park
Population 24,549
Northlake, IL vs Melrose Park, IL
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Northlake, IL | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,513 | 24,549 |
| Median Household Income | $83,892 | $66,189 |
| Median Rent | $1,123/mo | $1,176/mo |
| Median Home Value | $259,800 | $275,800 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 104 | 104 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 44.2% | 41.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% (county) | 4.8% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 146 | 239 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 745 | 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 | 28.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Hospitals | — | 1 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | 3.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 12.8 | 12.7 |
| College Degree Rate | 14.9% | 15% |
| Foreign-Born % | 30.1% | 34.8% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -3.2% | -3.3% |
Northlake, IL
Melrose Park, IL
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.