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Schiller Park.
About
Life in Schiller Park
Schiller Park is a community of 11,454 people in Illinois. Median rent runs about $1,214 per month, and median home values are around $276,200. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.
Schiller Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Foreign-Born
42.0%
Broadband Internet
91.4%
of households
Population Growth
-3.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics42.0% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in Schiller Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Schiller Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (29.4%), and 23.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
15.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.4%
of households
Married Couples
42.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.62
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 Schiller Park
Rent and home values here are close to the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,034
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1962
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $314,316 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Schiller Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cook County, which includes Schiller Park, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Schiller Park: Cook County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cook County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Schiller Park is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Schiller 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
Commute24.8 min avg
How Schiller Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Schiller Park, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 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 54% below national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in Schiller Park runs 54% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
184.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
1,919
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,955 national, 2020)
Schiller 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 Schiller 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
Schiller 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 Schiller 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
Schiller 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
Schiller 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 Schiller Park
Uninsured
10.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Schiller Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Amita Health Resurrection Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Chicago
Chicago Read Mental Health Center
Psychiatric · 3.7 mi away · Chicago
Loyola Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Melrose Park
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.
Education12.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Schiller Park
Schiller Park's student/teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Schiller Park (within 15 miles)
University of Illinois Chicago
12.7 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
8.7 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, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Schiller Park
Schiller Park has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
23 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in Schiller Park
Schiller Park Public Library
4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park
Cities Near Schiller Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Schiller Park FAQ
Is Schiller Park, Illinois affordable?⌄
Schiller Park's median rent is $1,221/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. Median home value is $275,000.
Is Schiller Park, Illinois safe?⌄
Schiller Park's violent crime rate was 185 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1919 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Schiller Park, Illinois?⌄
Cook County, which includes Schiller Park, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Schiller Park, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Schiller Park is 25 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