NEIGHBORHOOD
Edison Park
Illinois · Chicago · 11,558 residents · 1.135 sq mi
The short version
Edison Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,037. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $461,223. Households here earn about 67% more than the Chicago median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Edison Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,558
Population density
10,183 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$130,037
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$66,773
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.2%
Public administration7.6%
Retail trade6.1%
Information6.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$461,223
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,466
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.2%
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(9,181)
Black0.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,724)
Asian1.6%(187)
Other3.4%(396)
Diversity Score43.2%(4,989)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(9,181)
Black0.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,724)
Asian1.6%(187)
Other3.4%(396)
Diversity Score43.2%(4,989)
Diversity Score
43
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
57.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
11.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Edison Park, Chicago, Illinois?
Edison Park, Chicago, Illinois has about 11,558 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Edison Park, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Edison Park, Chicago, Illinois earns about $130,037 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Edison Park, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Edison Park, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $461,223, and the typical rent is about $1,466 a month.
How educated are people in Edison Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 57.6% of adults age 25 and over in Edison Park, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Edison Park, Chicago, Illinois?
About 8.1% of people in Edison Park, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024