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Franklin Park.
About
Life in Franklin Park
If you're looking at Franklin Park, you're considering a compact, diverse suburb about 20 minutes from O'Hare—and yes, you'll occasionally hear planes overhead, which is the trade-off for that convenient airport access and strong transit connections. The median home sits around $297,710, which is reasonable for Cook County, and the median household income of $76,009 keeps things in balance; about 13.6% of the population lives below the poverty line, so it's solidly middle-class with real economic diversity. The community itself is genuinely multicultural—nearly 59% of residents are Latino, Spanish is the primary language for 45% of the population, and you'll find that reflected in the local food scene and neighborhood character; this isn't a place trying to be diverse, it just is.
Franklin Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Foreign-Born
34.2%
Broadband Internet
91.2%
of households
Population Growth
-2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics34.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Franklin Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Franklin Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (58.6%), and 47.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.9%
of residents
65 and Older
11.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.8%
of households
Married Couples
44.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.03
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 13% below IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Franklin Park
In Franklin Park, rent runs 13% below the IL average, and home values are 9% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,561
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $323,357 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Franklin Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cook County, which includes Franklin Park, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Franklin Park: Cook County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cook County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Franklin Park is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Franklin 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
Commute28.9 min avg
How Franklin Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Franklin Park, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 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 Franklin Park runs 60% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
133
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,141.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Franklin 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 Franklin 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
Franklin 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 Franklin 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
Franklin Park is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Franklin Park has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.9"
Annual Snowfall
38.4"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 1.99" |
| Feb | 36°F | 22°F | 1.97" |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 2.45" |
| Apr | 59°F | 40°F | 3.75" |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 4.49" |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.10" |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 3.71" |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 4.25" |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 3.19" |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.43" |
| Nov | 48°F | 34°F | 2.42" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.11" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Franklin Park
Uninsured
14.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Franklin Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Melrose Park
Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Psychiatric · 4.4 mi away · Chicago
Shriners Hospital for Children
Childrens · 4.5 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.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Franklin Park
Franklin Park's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Franklin Park (within 15 miles)
University of Illinois Chicago
12.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,170 students · in-state tuition $14,652 · 70% graduate · median earnings $73,666 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (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)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
8.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,737 students · in-state tuition $56,060 · 72% graduate · median earnings $78,431 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 9,201 students · in-state tuition $70,589 · 97% graduate · median earnings $104,255 (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, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Franklin Park
Franklin Park has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
45 mi awayPublic Libraries in Franklin Park
Franklin Park Public Library District
10311 Grand Avenue, Franklin Park
Cities Near Franklin Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Franklin Park FAQ
Is Franklin Park, Illinois affordable?⌄
Franklin Park's median rent is $1,109/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $76,519/year. Median home value is $287,000.
Is Franklin Park, Illinois safe?⌄
Franklin Park's violent crime rate was 133 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 1142 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Franklin Park, Illinois?⌄
Cook County, which includes Franklin 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 Franklin Park, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Franklin Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,109/month and median household income is $76,519/year. The median home value is $287,000. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Franklin Park, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Franklin Park is 29 minutes, which is about 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