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Living in Park Ridge

Park Ridge is in the United States; its population was 38,667 in July 2026. For Park Ridge, 44% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 28,869 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-2435 sources

Population38,463people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary5,662EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,351EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.2%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime944.4offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 40% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.19µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Park Ridge?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Park Ridge.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,537 per month, while the median home value was US$551,200 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 84.8%, and the vacancy rate was 4.53% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Park Ridge recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,537/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent44.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents792.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,757 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,351 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes259 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Park Ridge a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 41–59%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student47%strong on education, weak on work · range 37–57%
Family54%strong on family, weak on cost · range 45–63%
Retirement44%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 33–55%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

15.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 5,824 of 38,463 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$142,986 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Park Ridge is 4.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income142,986 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband87.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription94.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet4.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet3.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary5,662 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,043 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate4.2 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Park Ridge?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,043 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,310of €3,149 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,149
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,757
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,310
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Park Ridge Salary needed to live in Park Ridge

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Park Ridge. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Park Ridge. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher96.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools30 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents26.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio928 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents28,869 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,376 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Park Ridge when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPark Ridge highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Park Ridge highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Park Ridge944
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents944.4 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents29.57 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Recorded violent crimes11 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time29.12 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport8.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport206 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportORD3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Park Ridge. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Park Ridge.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Park Ridge is 7.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.19 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202435Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.222 · Feb 2.06 · Mar 8.33 · Apr 15 · May 21.39 · Jun 26.89 · Jul 29.17 · Aug 28.06 · Sep 24.17 · Oct 17.06 · Nov 9.11 · Dec 2.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00094846 (CHICAGO OHARE INTL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.33 · Feb -5.67 · Mar -0.556 · Apr 4.61 · May 10.33 · Jun 16 · Jul 19.11 · Aug 18.39 · Sep 13.94 · Oct 7.44 · Nov 1.17 · Dec -4.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00094846 (CHICAGO OHARE INTL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2.16 · Feb -1.13 · Mar 2.91 · Apr 9.1 · May 14.98 · Jun 20.37 · Jul 23.99 · Aug 23.42 · Sep 19.7 · Oct 12.92 · Nov 6.53 · Dec 1.25 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 50.55 · Feb 50.04 · Mar 62.23 · Apr 95.25 · May 114 · Jun 104.1 · Jul 94.23 · Aug 107.9 · Sep 81.03 · Oct 87.12 · Nov 61.47 · Dec 53.59 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00094846 (CHICAGO OHARE INTL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading148 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean10.07 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites20 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation811 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.79 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.08 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.28 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Joliet ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 5,824 is not 3.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area18.36 km²31 Dec 2026TIGERweb Places (2026 BAS vintage) — AREALAND19Official
Foreign-resident share3.48 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents5,824 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density2,095 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population38,463 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics38,187 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value551,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes84.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate68.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad15.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents11.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage76.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance4.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher66.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available95.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over19,368 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home23.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans90.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Park Ridge

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Arlington Heights as a Park Ridge alternative in the same region

15 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 8.5% Arlington Heights vs 3.5% Park Ridge+143%
  • Residents: 76,216 Arlington Heights vs 38,463 Park Ridge+98%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,972 Arlington Heights vs €5,662 Park Ridge−12%
  • Unemployment: 3.5% Arlington Heights vs 4.2% Park Ridge−17%
  • Nearest airport: 7.0 km Arlington Heights vs 6.0 km Park Ridge+17%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 930 Arlington Heights vs 944 Park Ridgesame level
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Arlington Heights vs €4,043 Park Ridgesame level
Full comparisonMore about Arlington Heights

Cities near Park Ridge

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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Lincoln Park38,529 residentsWheeling38,391 residentsRedmond38,547 residentsEstero38,365 residentsLongview38,362 residentsPlainfield38,574 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Park Ridge?

The median gross salary is 4,043 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Park Ridge?

The unemployment rate is 4.2 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Park Ridge?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.19 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Park Ridge?

Police recorded 944.4 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Park Ridge?

The published population is 38,463 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Park Ridge?

5,824 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Park Ridge a good place to live?

Park Ridge may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Park Ridge?

Niles, Des Plaines, Norridge, Morton Grove, Harwood Heights are near Park Ridge. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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