Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Chicago Ridge
Chicago Ridge, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$954
Population
14,266
Renter Mix
50% Rent
All of Chicagoland is at your fingertips from this southwestern suburb
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Chicago Ridge is a suburban village located roughly 25 miles southwest of Chicago’s urban core. With direct Metrarail service to Union Station, Chicago Ridge is a great option for commuters seeking a home life away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The village is predominately residential, with a rental market that features numerous affordable apartments.
On the north side, Chicago Ridge Mall anchors a cluster of small shopping centers, which includes the local multiplex movie theater. Stony Creek Golf Course and dozens of nearby parks offer great excuses to spend time outdoors, often within walking distance.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,291
Average: $71,825
Education
2,809
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,652
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Chicago Ridge, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Chicago Ridge, IL is $954 for one bedroom, and $1,191 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chicago Ridge has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$954/month
571 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chicago Ridge, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Ridge Central Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
523 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
528 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
392 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
- Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens
- Mt. Greenwood Park
- Arrowhead Lake
- Crooked Creek Woods
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- 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.