Evergreen Park

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Evergreen Park, IL Area Guide

Suburban living minutes from Chicago’s Loop

Suburban Growing Commuter Diverse Laidback Welcoming Convenient

Evergreen Park is a predominantly residential suburb situated just 12 miles southwest of Chicago’s Loop. Known as the “Village of Churches,” Evergreen Park contains 13 churches within its borders. Residents choose Evergreen Park for its quiet atmosphere and close proximity to Chicago.

Shopping options abound near Evergreen Park, with Ford City Mall and Chicago Ridge Mall just minutes away. Several nearby parks and country clubs, including Dan Ryan Woods, offer Evergreen Park residents access to a broad range of outdoor activities. The many soccer games held at Toyota Park are less than ten miles away as well. Access to Chicago Midway International Airport as well as Interstates 57, 94, and 90 makes commuting and traveling from Evergreen Park a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Evergreen Park, IL is $708 for a studio, $1,027 for one bedroom, and $1,269 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Evergreen Park has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,027/month
463 Sq Ft
House
$2,486/month
1,089 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Evergreen Park, IL is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

77 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

44 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

54 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Southwest Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Northwest School

Public

Grades PK-5

Northeast Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Southeast Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Central Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Evergreen Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Munroe Park
  • Dan Ryan Woods
  • Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
  • Mt. Greenwood Park
  • Graver Park

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.