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Park Ridge, Illinois

Introduction to Park Ridge, Illinois

Park Ridge, Illinois, in Cook county, is 2 miles SE of Des Plaines, Illinois (center to center) and 14 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Park Ridge has a population of 37,775.

Park Ridge History

The Pottawatomie Native Americans were the original inhabitants of the city now known as Park Ridge. The Yankee settlers arrived after 1833. Mancel Talcott was one of the early settlers of Park Ridge. George Penny's brickworks factory was opened in 1854 and the community was informally named Pennyville. The name was later changed to Brickton by George Penny. In 1873, the area was incorporated as a village and was renamed Park Ridge. In 1910, Park Ridge was reincorporated as a city.

Park Ridge and nearby Attractions

  • Park Ridge Historical Museum
  • Leaning Tower of Niles
  • Friendship Park Conservatory
  • Kiddieland Amusement Park
  • The American Toby Jug Museum
  • Lincoln Park

Things To Do In Park Ridge

While staying in Park Ridge you can spend your leisure time at Maine Park, Morgan Park, Ni - Ridge Park, Northwest Park, Cumberland Park, Jaycee Park, Woodland Park, Northeast Park, and Oakton Park. You can also visit the Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummel's and the Park Ridge Public Library. The Lincoln Park Zoo, American Toby Jug Museum, and the Kiddieland Amusement Park are also nearby.

Park Ridge Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is nearby.

Park Ridge Higher Education

Oakton Community College, Triton College, Northeastern Illinois University, and several other colleges and universities offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyPark Ridge Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyPark Ridge People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Park Ridge Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Park Ridge Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Park Ridge College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Park Ridge Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Park Ridge Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Park Ridge, IL

Comparing Park Ridge 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Female Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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