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Tinley Park, IL

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Tinley Park, IL

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 39
Population55,007
Foreign Born2.1%
Population Density3,389people per mi²
Median Age42.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

119/100

19% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Tinley Park, Illinois

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $24k$46k
Comfortable $56k$83k
Luxury $156k+$242k+
Elite (Top 5%) $183k+$284k+
Affordability Ratio

126%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean90%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
19
Positive
15
Poor
3
Negative
1

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

11.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

10mi

Airport

MDW — Chicago Midway International

14.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Bedford Park, IL

12.7mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 2.3 mi
Camping20Nearest 14.6 mi
Marina2Nearest 6.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink2Nearest 4.5 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 2.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$104k+4.2%
38% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.1M
62% above US avg
College Educated
38.4%
10% above US avg
WFH
9.7%
32% below US avg
Homeownership
87.5%
34% above US avg
Median Home
$289k
3% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 83% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
11.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+7.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−9.8%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.15 / 1k Residents75% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.55 / 1k Residents55% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+24.2%
Burglary
0.82 / 1k Residents45% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
8.53 / 1k Residents18% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.59 / 1k Residents30% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+3Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Tinley Park, Illinois
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
F
Poor12.9% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (45% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season181 days241 frost-free
Annual Rainfall52.5"
Elevation699 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor23 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,389/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair11 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 293 mi · coast 677 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$2.4B/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityChicago2.7M people are 23 mi away
Nearest Major AirportMDW15 mi away
Distance to State Capital157 miSpringfield, IL
Nearest Prison15 mi7 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T11:40:09.000Z

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