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Richton Park, IL

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Population
12,483
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
719 ft
Median Home Value
$220,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,294/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,554
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityChicago Heights, Illinois6.0 miles away · 26,508 residents.

About Richton Park

Richton Park is a suburban village in Cook County, Illinois, situated approximately thirty miles south of downtown Chicago. Developed as a farming community by German immigrants in the 1840s, the residential community of approximately 12,500 lies along the historic Sauk Trail. The village is zoned within local elementary school districts and is served by the Rich Township High School district, offering nearby commuter access to the Metra rail line.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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