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Richton Park.
About
Life in Richton Park
Richton Park is a community of 12,576 people in Illinois. The median household income is $64,554, median rent runs about $1,294 per month, and median home values are around $220,900. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.
Richton Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Foreign-Born
3.7%
Broadband Internet
89.3%
of households
Population Growth
-2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.7% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria
Who lives in Richton Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Richton Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Nigeria (40.1%), and 1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
20.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.4%
of households
Married Couples
30.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
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 about average for IL
Rent, home values, and income in Richton Park
In Richton Park, home values are 16% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,897
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $228,282 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Richton Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cook County, which includes Richton Park, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Richton Park: Cook County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cook County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Richton Park is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Richton 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
Commute33.1 min avg
How Richton Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Richton Park, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 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 10% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Richton Park runs 10% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
297.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,823.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Richton 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 Richton 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
Richton 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 Richton 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
Richton Park is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Richton Park has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
125
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.49" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.15" |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.65" |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.02" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.57" |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.91" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.73" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.02" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.44" |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.00" |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Richton Park
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Richton Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Olympia Fields
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Harvey
Franciscan Health Dyer
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.2 mi away · Dyer
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.
Education12.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Richton Park
Richton Park's student/teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Richton Park (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 820 students · in-state tuition $21,205 · 65% graduate · median earnings $60,507 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 200 students · in-state tuition $17,900 · 73% graduate · median earnings $46,609 (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, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Richton Park
Richton Park has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
35 mi awayPublic Libraries in Richton Park
Richton Park Public Library District
22310 Latonia Lane, Richton Park
Cities Near Richton Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Richton Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Richton Park FAQ
Is Richton Park, Illinois affordable?⌄
Richton Park's median rent is $1,294/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $64,554/year. Median home value is $220,900.
Is Richton Park, Illinois safe?⌄
Richton Park's violent crime rate was 297 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1824 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Richton Park, Illinois?⌄
Cook County, which includes Richton 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 Richton Park, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Richton Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,294/month and median household income is $64,554/year. The median home value is $220,900. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Richton Park, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Richton Park is 33 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