Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Richton Park
Richton Park, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,345
Population
12,890
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Enjoy suburban calm on the outskirts of Chicago
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Located about 30 miles south of Chicago, Richton Park is a quiet suburb stretched along the historic Sauk Trail. Richton Park contains plenty of green space in addition to ten community parks covering more than 60 acres, where residents enjoy nature and various forms of outdoor recreation.
The Richton Park community comes together for an array of recreational programs and classes as well as the Southland’s largest pizza party. Numerous parks, country clubs, and nature preserves surround Richton Park as well, providing ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and more with friends and family.
Several convenience stores in town and the nearby Matteson Town Center offer Richton Park residents access to everyday needs and retail delights. Governors State University is just south of Richton Park, with an active Center for the Performing Arts and the renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park attracting people from all over the Chicago area. Quick access to I-57 and the Metra Electric Line makes getting around from Richton Park a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,018
Average: $78,706
Education
2,733
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,086
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Richton Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Richton Park, IL is $1,345 for one bedroom, $1,644 for two bedrooms, and $1,961 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richton Park has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,345/month
698 Sq Ft
House
$2,368/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Richton Park, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
280 Students
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
281 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
577 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
947 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Central Park Wetlands
- Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
- Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
- Bartel Grassland Nature Preserve
- KidsWork Children's Museum
Airports
- Chicago Midway 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.