Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
17%
Schiller Park
Schiller Park, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,187
Population
11,600
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Bask in small-town delights on the outskirts of Chicago
Suburban
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Riverside
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Convenient
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Accessible
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Peaceful
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Scenic
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Quiet
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Located about 15 miles northwest of Chicago’s Loop, Schiller Park is a predominantly residential suburb neighboring Rosemont, the Des Plaines River, and O’Hare International Airport. Schiller Park exudes a small-town feel with clusters of offices, restaurants, cafes, and plazas along the main commercial thoroughfare, Irving Park Road.
Schiller Park residents enjoy access to numerous forest preserves and parks in addition to the Des Plaines River Trail. Rosemont attractions such as the Fashion Outlets of Chicago, Rivers Casino Des Plaines, and the Rosemont Theater are just minutes from Schiller Park. Schiller Park is easily accessible to the Metra rail, Pace buses, I-294, and O’Hare International Airport, affording residents simple commutes and travels.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,831
Average: $78,693
Education
2,711
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,449
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Schiller Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
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 Schiller Park, IL is $1,187 for one bedroom, $1,519 for two bedrooms, and $2,521 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Schiller Park has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,187/month
59 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Schiller Park, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
285 Students
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
595 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
457 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schiller Woods
- Catherine Chevalier Woods
- Dam No. 4 Woods-East
- Chippewa Woods / Axehead Lake
- Oriole Park
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- 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.