Park Ridge

The lively Downtown Park Ridge, IL offers a lot to its residents.
Park Ridge downtown is charming, with the Library and the Pickwick Theater.
Park Ridge, IL is a residential suburb of Chicago, IL.
The Harp and Fiddle in Downtown Park Ridge is a popular spot for both locals and tourists.
Park Ridge Country Club provides numerous amenities for Park Ridge residents and members.

Park Ridge, IL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,817

Population

38,711

Renter Mix

17% Rent

Park Ridge is a scenic community just minutes from O’Hare Airport

Scenic • Suburban • Shopping • River • Architecture • Airport • Illinois •

Park Ridge is a scenic residential community in Cook County, just minutes from O’Hare International Airport. Once a brick-making powerhouse in Chicago, Park Ridge’s locale is the ideal place for those looking for modern comforts in a quaint suburban setting.

Residents enjoy the scenic trails at Forest Preserves, the brands at Fashion Outlets of Chicago mall, and the proximity to Interstate 294. The Des Plaines River makes up part of its western border. Pickwick Theatre is a community landmark with an Art Deco design that dates back to the 1920s.

In addition to air travel, residents are comforted by direct access to rail transit and major freeways near their apartments. Golf enthusiasts will adore Park Ridge Country Club.

Explore the City

Park Ridge, IL is a residential suburb of Chicago, IL.

The Harp and Fiddle in Downtown Park Ridge is a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

Park Ridge Country Club provides numerous amenities for Park Ridge residents and members.

The path at Dam No. 4 Woods-East is part of the Forest Preserve trail.

You will find many people utilizing the Metra trains to commute in Park Ridge.

Most homes in the Park Ridge neighborhood have well maintained yards and landscaping.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$127,945

Average: $156,507

Education

18,308

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

20,238

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

45 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

23%

Housing Distribution

Park Ridge has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Park Ridge, IL is $1,121 for a studio, $1,817 for one bedroom, $2,466 for two bedrooms, and $3,103 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Park Ridge has increased by 7.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,817/month
554 Sq Ft
House
$2,343/month
987 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,023/month
876 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Park Ridge, IL

Getting Around

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

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100
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Schools

Eugene Field Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

624 Students

9/10

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

551 Students

8/10

George Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

583 Students

6/10

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

703 Students

5/10

George B Carpenter Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

438 Students

5/10

Lincoln Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

757 Students

5/10

Maine South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,495 Students

10/10

Maine East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,808 Students

8/10

Ralph J Frost Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

/10
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Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Park Ridge

Park 205 Apartments

Park 205 Apartments

205 W Touhy Ave,
Park Ridge, IL 60068

$2,888 - $3,248 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Park Ridge Commons

Park Ridge Commons

9030 Kennedy Dr,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

$1,589 - $4,238

1-2 Beds

Glen Oaks Commons

Glen Oaks Commons

9700 Sumac Rd,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

$1,530 - $4,261

1-3 Beds

Ellison

Ellison

1555 Ellinwood Ave,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

$2,210 - $3,337

Studio - 2 Beds

Kingston Pointe Apartments

Kingston Pointe Apartments

1646 River St,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

$2,044 - $3,607

1-3 Beds

River 595

River 595

595 S Des Plaines River Rd,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

$2,451 - $5,782

1-2 Beds

The Grandstone by Nea Maya

The Grandstone by Nea Maya

9201 Milwaukee ave,
Niles, IL 60714

$2,500 - $3,424

2 Beds

304 W Touhy Ave

304 W Touhy Ave

304 W Touhy Ave,
Park Ridge, IL 60068

$1,200 - $1,700

1 Bed

The Pavilion

The Pavilion

5441 N East River Rd,
Chicago, IL 60656

$1,443 - $5,025

Studio - 3 Beds

Houses for Rent in Park Ridge

1001 Oakton St

1001 Oakton St,
Park Ridge, IL 60068

$4,000

4 Beds | 3 Baths

863 N Northwest Hwy

863 N Northwest Hwy,
Park Ridge, IL 60068

$1,950

2 Beds | 1 Bath

2307 Edna Ave

2307 Edna Ave,
Park Ridge, IL 60068

$3,800

3 Beds | 2 Baths

200 Cherry St

200 Cherry St,
Park Ridge, IL 60068

$5,000

4 Beds | 2 Baths

9405 Bay Colony Dr

9405 Bay Colony Dr,
Des Plaines, IL 60016

$2,100

2 Beds | 1 Bath

8235 W Summerdale Ave

8235 W Summerdale Ave,
Chicago, IL 60656

$3,000

3 Beds | 1 Bath

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Property Management Companies in Park Ridge, IL

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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.