City profile · Illinois · Census ACS 2023

Indian Head Park, IL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Indian Head Park - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,992
Residents
$107,019
Median income
$337,700
Median home
$1,781
Median rent (state)

Indian Head Park - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Indian Head Park lands in the 82nd percentile for household income and the 92nd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

82nd
percentile, household income
70th
percentile, home value
72nd
percentile, median rent
92nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Indian Head Park, IL

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 3,992 residents in Indian Head Park, a small town within Illinois. The typical household in Indian Head Park brings in $107,019 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.3%. Home values in Indian Head Park run a median of $337,700, and the median resident age is 52.8 years. Educational attainment runs 54.0% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 50.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 1 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Stable), up 0% from five years earlier. Indian Head Park reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 311.8 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Illinois tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 100.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,781 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Illinois's average monthly utility costs around $240 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 97.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

3,992 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Illinois

Median Household Income

$107,019 /yr

Poverty 2.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Illinois average

How does Indian Head Park compare to other US cities?

Here's how Indian Head Park stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 82% higher than other cities
Home value 70% pricier than other cities
Median rent 72% pricier than other cities
Safety 92% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Illinois alone, Indian Head Park ranks #69 of 455 Illinois cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Indian Head Park against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Illinois only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Illinois-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Indian Head Park's strongest outlier among Illinois cities

Among the 1,336 Illinois cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Indian Head Park ranks #93 - the 93rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Indian Head Park only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#173 of 1,311
87th percentile in Illinois
Median Gross Rent
#17 of 1,336
77th percentile in Illinois
Median Home Value
#107 of 1,315
92nd percentile in Illinois
Poverty Rate
#1,088 of 1,335
18th percentile in Illinois
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#93 of 1,336
93rd percentile in Illinois

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Illinois only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

82ndIncome percentile
92ndSafety percentile

82nd percentile nationally for median household income · 92nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Indian Head Park's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Indian Head Park's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 68 Avg. percentile National median
Indian Head Park's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Indian Head Park's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$337,700 30th percentile more affordable than 30% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Indian Head Park $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Indian Head Park, IL Indian Head Park, IL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Indian Head Park, IL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Indian Head Park, IL median $107,019/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Indian Head Park, IL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Indian Head Park, IL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 54.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,992
Median Income
$107,019
Median Home Value
$337,700
Median Age
52.8
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Labor force participation
50.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
54.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
311.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
0.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
311.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,900 residents3,950 residents4,000 residents4,050 residents4,100 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,066 residents 3,961 residents ▼ -2.6%
Indian Head Park's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
1
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 0
2021 3
2022 1
2023 0
2024 1

Permit volume increased 0% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
68.6%
Carpool
3.7%
Public Transit
6.4%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
21.2%

Based on 1,718 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Illinois - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$240
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Illinois state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Illinois state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Indian Head Park sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,781/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Illinois

Riverwoods
3,988 people
Marshall
3,987 people
Burnham
3,978 people
Millstadt
4,013 people
Rosewood Heights
4,047 people
South Chicago Heights
3,934 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Indian Head Park's 3,992 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

San Miguel CDP (Contra Costa County), CA
3,991 people
Friendship Heights, MD
3,991 people
Ridgway, PA
3,991 people
South Haven, MI
3,994 people
Basalt, CO
3,995 people
Trappe, PA
3,995 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Indian Head Park's $107,019 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Litchfield, CT
$107,024 median income
Wesley Chapel, FL
$107,004 median income
Orangeburg, NY
$107,000 median income
Wynantskill, NY
$107,045 median income
Westerville, OH
$107,054 median income
Middlesex, NJ
$107,063 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Indian Head Park, IL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Indian Head Park, IL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 93.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 13.0% White 93.1% Black or African American 1.8% Asian 1.3% American Indian 2.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.9% Two or more races 0.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Indian Head Park compares to nearby Illinois cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Indian Head Park (this city) 3,992 $107,019
Riverwoods 3,988 $243,036
Marshall 3,987 $70,950
Burnham 3,978 $55,708
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IL FBI UCR Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Indian Head Park, IL?

What is the population of Indian Head Park, IL? +

The population of Indian Head Park, IL stands at 3,992 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Indian Head Park, IL? +

Median annual household income in Indian Head Park runs $107,019, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Indian Head Park? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Indian Head Park; the closest available measure is the Illinois state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Illinois vary by metro area.

Is Indian Head Park, IL safe? +

Indian Head Park has a total crime rate of 311.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Indian Head Park, IL? +

Indian Head Park's median home value sits at $337,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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