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Franklin Park, IL


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Franklin Park, Illinois

Franklin Park, Illinois, in Cook county, is 5 miles NW of Oak Park, Illinois (center to center) and 12 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 19,434 people in Franklin Park.

The People and Families of Franklin Park

In Franklin Park, about 51% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Franklin Park, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 21% of Franklin Park is non-white. In Illinois, Franklin Park is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the village than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin Park had a median family income of $54,433.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Franklin Park. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Franklin Park Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Franklin Park is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages.

Commuting

In Franklin Park, 91% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Franklin Park is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Franklin Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Franklin Park Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Franklin Park Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Franklin Park Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Franklin Park, IL

Comparing Franklin Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men67
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents54
Affordability of Property Taxes43
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

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