Apartments for rent in University Park, IL

University Park, a small town in Illinois, has a population of approximately 7,000. Families with young children are common, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community, while retirees appear in smaller numbers. At an average age of just over 34, the town's residents skew notably younger than most cities in Illinois. Most residents own their homes in University Park, and 41% of residents rent. At $977 per month, the average rent is slightly below the state average.

University Park has an average commute time of about 42 minutes, slower than the Illinois average of about 32 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, chosen by 34% of residents, while public transit is used by only 4% of the population. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Nine percent of the population in University Park works in healthcare, making it the most common industry. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 7% of residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the town. University Park workers take home an average annual income of about $60K, less than the average Illinois resident. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), University Park has a relatively large number of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 15% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.