Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Beach Park
Beach Park, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$973
Population
13,453
Renter Mix
22% Rent
A peaceful village on the cusp of Lake Michigan
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Quaint
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Charming
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Located about four miles north of Waukegan, Beach Park is a quaint village nestled within Lake County. Beach Park borders the famous Illinois Beach State Park, a sprawling destination on the shores of Lake Michigan with fantastic opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, and camping close to home. Convenience to Illinois Beach State Park shapes life in Beach Park, ingraining a love of the outdoors in many residents.
In addition to its natural beauty, Beach Park offers residents the comforts of small-town life, including a close-knit community and a peaceful vibe. Beach Park also provides a wide variety of apartments and houses available for rent along tree-lined avenues. Although residents love the laid-back lifestyle of Beach Park, they also cherish easy access to the many metropolitan amenities of Chicago, which is about an hour’s drive away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,129
Average: $87,299
Education
2,263
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,439
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Beach Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Beach Park, IL is $973 for one bedroom, and $1,073 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Beach Park has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$973/month
750 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,191/month
90 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
398 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
282 Students
Public
Grades K-5
361 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
730 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Lyons Woods
- Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve
- Greenbelt Cultural Center
- Chiwaukee Prairie
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.