Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
University Park, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,312
Population
7,490
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Savor tranquility and educational opportunity on the cusp of Chicago
Suburban
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
Located in Chicago’s Southland, University Park is a quiet suburb home to the innovative Governors State University. University Park residents enjoy access to GSU’s world-famous Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, the robust Center for the Performing Arts, and countless educational opportunities and events.
University Park exudes a tranquil atmosphere with several parks and golf courses in town, including Pine Lake Park, University Golf Club, and Deer Creek Golf Course, where residents and visitors can unwind or engage in outdoor recreation.
University Park is accessible to a stop on the Metra Electric Line as well as I-57, allowing for simple commutes and travels to the vibrant city of Chicago and numerous surrounding areas.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,228
Average: $75,626
Education
1,642
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,878
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
University Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in University Park, IL is $1,299 for one bedroom, $1,579 for two bedrooms, and $1,838 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in University Park has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,299/month
846 Sq Ft
House
$2,424/month
1,492 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University Park, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Coretta Scott King Magnet School
Public
Grades K-5
290 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
985 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
- Central Park Wetlands
- Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
- Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve
- Monee Reservoir
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 June 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.