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Richton Park, IL


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Richton Park, Illinois

Richton Park, Illinois, in Cook county, is 12 miles SW of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 26 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 12,533 people in Richton Park.

The People and Families of Richton Park

In Richton Park, about 49% of adults are married.

Approximately 64% of Richton Park is non-white. In Illinois, the village is known for its racial diversity.

Richton Park has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Richton Park had a median family income of $58,661. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Richton Park. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Richton Park. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Richton Park Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Richton Park is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Richton Park.

Commuting

In Richton Park, 81% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyRichton Park Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Richton Park Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Richton Park Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Richton Park, IL

Comparing Richton 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men77
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens22
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults79
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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