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Is Tinley Park a Good Place to Live? Tinley Park, Illinois: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Tinley Park ranks #163 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #78 of 524 smaller cities and #12 of 29 in Illinois. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (5%, #40 of 524) and low violent crime (93 per 100,000, #49 of 442), and trails on long commutes (33.7 min, #480 of 524).
Tinley Park by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Tinley Park's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Tinley Park?
Tinley Park's cost of living index is 103.6, 4% above the US level of 100 and #889 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,495/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $337,869, 14% above the typical Illinois home ($297,573).
| Measure | Tinley Park | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 103.6#889 of 1,308 | 99 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $337,869#488 of 1,187 | $297,573 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,331/mo#850 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $299,900#530 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,495/mo#719 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 2.9x#138 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 17.1%#163 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Tinley Park housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Tinley Park is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro.
Illinois housing market →Is Tinley Park safe?
Tinley Park recorded 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 75% below the US rate of 373 and 76% below Illinois's 393. That ranks #114 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #49 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Tinley Park Police Department. Property crime runs 1,108 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Tinley Park | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 93#114 of 1,083 | 393 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,108#264 of 1,083 | 1,680 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Tinley Park?
The median household in Tinley Park earns $105,189, 37% above the US figure of $76,827 and 34% above Illinois ($78,304). Unemployment is 4.2% (US 4.2%). 5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Tinley Park | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $105,189#281 of 1,312 | $78,304 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 4.2%#576 of 1,058 | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 5%#105 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +0.5%#391 of 1,132 | +0.3% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Tinley Park?
The median resident of Tinley Park is 43.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #548 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 86.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Tinley Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 43.2 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 37%#548 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 86.9% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Tinley Park's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Tinley Park; its public schools have 13 students per teacher and spend $20,293 per pupil. 29% of adults are obese and 9.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Tinley Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 13#169 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $20,293#187 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 29%#331 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.7%#339 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 14.7%#229 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 7%#256 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 6,287 students are enrolled in Tinley Park's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Tinley Park?
The average commute in Tinley Park is 33.7 minutes (Illinois 25); 4.3% of workers take transit and 12.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Tinley Park scores 10.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #665 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 71.8°F and winters 26.3°F, with 42.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Tinley Park | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 33.7 min#1241 of 1,312 | 25 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 18%#1264 of 1,312 | 10.6% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 75.9% | 68.6% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 4.3% | 7% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 12.3% | 12.1% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 10.3#665 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.1 | 15.2 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 35.2 | 18.4 | 2.2 |
| Mar | 46.4 | 28.1 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 59.3 | 38.3 | 4 |
| May | 70.6 | 49.3 | 4.6 |
| Jun | 80.2 | 58.9 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 83.9 | 63.8 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 4 |
| Sep | 75.8 | 54.6 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 63.1 | 42.4 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 48.2 | 31.4 | 3 |
| Dec | 36.3 | 21.5 | 2.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Park Forest.
| Measure | Tinley Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 49.8°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 71.8°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 26.3°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 42.1 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Park Forest.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Tinley Park?
Cook County's air had a median air quality index of 53, and 41% of measured days were rated good; 25 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cook County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, tornado, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
| Measure | Tinley Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 53#913 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 25#988 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.14%#592 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Cook County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Cook County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.11% | 76% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.012% | 60% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0038% | 59% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0011% | 37% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Tinley Park compare with similar-size cities?
Tinley Park is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #78 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 54,842.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinley Park, ILPop. 54,842 | #163 | 65.7 | $105,189 | $1,495/mo | 93 | 33.7 min |
| Valdosta, GAPop. 55,252 | #1150 | 46.6 | $45,925 | $1,054/mo | 477 | 16.1 min |
| Plainfield, NJPop. 55,236 | #966 | 50.7 | $85,908 | $1,767/mo | 411 | 29.5 min |
| Winter Haven, FLPop. 55,200 | #934 | 51.2 | $59,648 | $1,246/mo | 269 | 28.4 min |
| West Sacramento, CAPop. 54,927 | #574 | 57.0 | $93,188 | $1,665/mo | 327 | 24.7 min |
| Logan, UTPop. 54,907 | #742 | 54.3 | $60,687 | $1,149/mo | 178 | 15.2 min |
| Little Elm, TXPop. 54,820 | #601 | 56.7 | $119,219 | $1,953/mo | part year | 34.6 min |
| Peabody, MAPop. 54,695 | #321 | 61.6 | $96,657 | $1,950/mo | 292 | 25.8 min |
| Westfield, INPop. 54,677 | #19 | 72.7 | $122,789 | $1,667/mo | 66 | 25.1 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Tinley Park compare with the rest of Illinois?
Tinley Park ranks #12 of the 29 Illinois cities we track, with a score of 65.7 against Illinois's statewide 52. Its households earn 34% above the Illinois median. Violent crime is 76% below the statewide rate. Homes are 14% above the typical Illinois home.
| City | Rank in IL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, ILPop. 150,692 | #1 | 73.2 | $155,105 | $1,885/mo | 70 |
| Wheaton, ILPop. 53,557 | #2 | 72.0 | $120,008 | $1,799/mo | 34 |
| Arlington Heights, ILPop. 76,005 | #3 | 70.8 | $116,723 | $1,760/mo | 43 |
| Evanston, ILPop. 76,340 | #4 | 69.6 | $96,434 | $1,762/mo | 115 |
| Des Plaines, ILPop. 59,156 | #5 | 69.4 | $97,875 | $1,606/mo | 108 |
| Mount Prospect, ILPop. 55,472 | #6 | 69.2 | $101,720 | $1,502/mo | 56 |
| Oak Park, ILPop. 53,292 | #7 | 69.2 | $110,820 | $1,593/mo | 236 |
| Skokie, ILPop. 66,219 | #8 | 68.7 | $95,337 | $1,552/mo | 151 |
| Hoffman Estates, ILPop. 51,175 | #9 | 68.0 | $106,806 | $1,734/mo | 75 |
| Schaumburg, ILPop. 76,868 | #10 | 67.0 | $97,514 | $1,812/mo | 68 |
| Palatine, ILPop. 66,293 | #11 | 66.5 | $97,819 | $1,549/mo | 86 |
| Tinley Park, ILPop. 54,842 | #12 | 65.7 | $105,189 | $1,495/mo | 93 |
| Orland Park, ILPop. 57,916 | #13 | 65.3 | $98,910 | $1,440/mo | 9 |
| Bolingbrook, ILPop. 74,096 | #14 | 63.8 | $108,400 | $1,749/mo | 220 |
| Bloomington, ILPop. 78,907 | #15 | 62.2 | $77,384 | $1,050/mo | 318 |
| Oak Lawn, ILPop. 56,861 | #16 | 61.7 | $83,911 | $1,335/mo | 73 |
The top 10 of the 29 and the cities ranked either side of Tinley Park among the Illinois cities we track, by overall score. Illinois statewide: median income $78,304, violent crime 393 per 100,000.
How is Tinley Park's score calculated?
Tinley Park scores 65.7 out of 100, #163 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Illinois's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Tinley Park. Similar-size median 55.5.
64.6 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Tinley Park's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
92.8 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Tinley Park. Similar-size median 58.9.
69.2 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Tinley Park's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
76.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Tinley Park's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
64.9 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Tinley Park. Similar-size median 56.1.
76.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Tinley Park. Similar-size median 42.4.
45.5 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Tinley Park. Similar-size median 50.0.
34.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Tinley Park's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
48.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
45.2 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Tinley Park's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Tinley Park has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Tinley Park
Is Tinley Park, IL a good place to live?
Tinley Park ranks #163 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #78 of 524 smaller cities and #12 of 29 in Illinois. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (5%, #40 of 524) and low violent crime (93 per 100,000, #49 of 442), and trails on long commutes (33.7 min, #480 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Tinley Park?
Tinley Park's cost of living index is 103.6, 4% above the US level of 100 and #889 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,495/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $337,869, 14% above the typical Illinois home ($297,573).
What is the crime rate in Tinley Park?
Tinley Park recorded 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 75% below the US rate of 373 and 76% below Illinois's 393. That ranks #114 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #49 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Tinley Park Police Department. Property crime runs 1,108 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Tinley Park?
The median household in Tinley Park earns $105,189, 37% above the US figure of $76,827 and 34% above Illinois ($78,304). Unemployment is 4.2% (US 4.2%). 5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Tinley Park?
Median rent in Tinley Park is $1,495/mo (Census), #719 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,331/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Tinley Park?
Zillow's typical home value in Tinley Park is $337,869, up 4.8% in a year, against $297,573 for Illinois and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $299,900.
How are the public schools in Tinley Park?
There is no city graduation rate for Tinley Park; its public schools have 13 students per teacher and spend $20,293 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Tinley Park?
The average commute is 33.7 minutes, #1241 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25 minutes across Illinois. 18% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Tinley Park?
Tinley Park averages 49.8°F over the year, 71.8°F in summer and 26.3°F in winter, with 42.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Tinley Park walkable?
Tinley Park scores 10.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #665 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Tinley Park at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cook County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, tornado, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Tinley Park?
Cook County's air had a median air quality index of 53, and 41% of measured days were rated good; 25 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Tinley Park?
Tinley Park has 54,842 residents. The median resident of Tinley Park is 43.2 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #548 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 86.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Tinley Park compare with the rest of Illinois?
Tinley Park ranks #12 of the 29 Illinois cities we track, with a score of 65.7 against Illinois's statewide 52. Its households earn 34% above the Illinois median. Violent crime is 76% below the statewide rate. Homes are 14% above the typical Illinois home.
What cities are similar in size to Tinley Park?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Tinley Park's population of 54,842 are Valdosta, GA (#1150 overall), Plainfield, NJ (#966 overall), Winter Haven, FL (#934 overall), West Sacramento, CA (#574 overall), and Logan, UT (#742 overall). Tinley Park is #163.