City safety & data profile

Richton ParkIL

Richton Park, IL is a 14K-resident city in Cook County with a median household income of $64,554.

Cook County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Richton Park, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Richton Park has a population larger than 21% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $220,900.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 79%
By size
$64,554
Median income
$220,900
Median home
8.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Richton Park

Richton Park posts a median household income higher than 29% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 71%
by median income, US cities

Where Richton Park income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$64,554 Bottom 29% higher than 29% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Richton Park, IL beyond the headline numbers

Richton Park sits inside Cook County, Illinois, at roughly 41.48°N, -87.70°W. Population 13,695, $64,554 median household income. Median home value $220,900, median rent $1,294. Poverty rate 8.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Richton Park's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 43.5%, then high blood pressure at 37.8%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Richton Park from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,695
Richton Park
Median Income
$64,554
-5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$220,900
-3% vs avg
Median Age
44.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cook County) - Richton Park's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
5.2M-1%
Median Income
$83,498+53%
Median Home Value
$324,500+40%
Poverty Rate
13.5%-20%
Unemployment
7%-43%

Economics

Economics indicators for Richton Park, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,294/mo
Poverty Rate
8.8% -38% vs avg
Unemployment 11.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.3%
Work From Home 13.2%
Public Transit 4.8%

Population

White 9.2%
African American 87.8%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
43.5%
High Blood Pressure
37.8%
Obesity
37.6%
Physical Inactivity
23.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.2%
Binge Drinking
15.1%
Diabetes
13.8%
Current Asthma
12.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.3%
Current Smoking
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.2%
Annual Checkup 82.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.8%
Stroke
3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Richton Park, IL? ▼
Richton Park, IL has a population of 13,695 people, located in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Richton Park? ▼
The median household income in Richton Park, IL is $64,554 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
What is the median home value in Richton Park? ▼
The median home value in Richton Park, IL is $220,900. Median rent is $1,294/month.
What are the top health concerns in Richton Park? ▼
The top health indicators in Richton Park include Short Sleep Duration (43.5%), High Blood Pressure (37.8%), Obesity (37.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Richton Park? ▼
The median age in Richton Park, IL is 44.6 years. 29.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Richton Park, IL is located in Cook County, Illinois. With a population of 14K and a $64,554 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Richton Park area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Richton Park's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Cook County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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