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Evergreen Park.
About
Life in Evergreen Park
This close-in Chicago suburb feels like a genuine neighborhood rather than a sprawling exurb, mostly because you're literally surrounded by the city on three sides—it's that tight. With nearly 20,000 residents packed into just over three square miles, you're getting an urban density that means walkable blocks, established schools, and actual community character, but also less elbow room and definitely a car-dependent lifestyle for most errands and commuting. The median household income sits around $95,700, and homes average around $267,500, which is reasonable for the Chicago area, though you're paying Cook County property taxes that sting; median rent runs about $1,425 monthly if you're not buying in.
Evergreen Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Foreign-Born
10.1%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Evergreen Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Evergreen Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (52.4%), and 12.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.2%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.3%
of households
Married Couples
52.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.67
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Evergreen Park
In Evergreen Park, rent runs 11% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,152
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $290,043 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Evergreen Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cook County, which includes Evergreen Park, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Evergreen Park: Cook County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cook County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Evergreen Park is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Evergreen Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute32.1 min avg
How Evergreen Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Evergreen Park, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 21 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 60% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Evergreen Park runs 60% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
130.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
5,479.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Evergreen Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes Evergreen Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cook County, county-wide
Evergreen Park is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes Evergreen Park, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
Evergreen Park is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Evergreen Park has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Annual Snowfall
38.8"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
108
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.30" |
| Feb | 37°F | 23°F | 2.12" |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 2.66" |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.15" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.75" |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 4.53" |
| Jul | 85°F | 68°F | 4.02" |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 4.10" |
| Sep | 77°F | 59°F | 3.33" |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.86" |
| Nov | 50°F | 35°F | 2.73" |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.33" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Osf Little Company of Mary Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.6 mi away · Oak Lawn
Holy Cross Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Chicago
Roseland Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Chicago
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park's student/teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Evergreen Park (within 15 miles)
University of Illinois Chicago
10.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,170 students · in-state tuition $14,652 · 70% graduate · median earnings $73,666 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 14,090 students · in-state tuition $47,676 · 68% graduate · median earnings $75,602 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $73,962 · 96% graduate · median earnings $103,872 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,368 students · in-state tuition $37,344 · 54% graduate · median earnings $48,427 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,406 students · in-state tuition $13,020 · 46% graduate · median earnings $52,883 (10 yrs after entry)
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
12 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,207 students · in-state tuition $4,710 · 24% graduate · median earnings $42,885 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
5 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
32 mi awayPublic Libraries in Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park Public Library
9400 South Troy Avenue, Evergreen Park
Cities Near Evergreen Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Evergreen Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Evergreen Park FAQ
Is Evergreen Park, Illinois affordable?⌄
Evergreen Park's median rent is $1,420/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $95,719/year. Median home value is $267,500.
Is Evergreen Park, Illinois safe?⌄
Evergreen Park's violent crime rate was 131 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 5479 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Evergreen Park, Illinois?⌄
Cook County, which includes Evergreen Park, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Evergreen Park, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Evergreen Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,420/month and median household income is $95,719/year. The median home value is $267,500. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Evergreen Park, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Evergreen Park is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from