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Richton Park, IL

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Enjoy suburban calm on the outskirts of Chicago

Suburban Scenic Convenient Peaceful Quiet Historic Residential Accessible

Located about 30 miles south of Chicago, Richton Park is a quiet suburb stretched along the historic Sauk Trail. Richton Park contains plenty of green space in addition to ten community parks covering more than 60 acres, where residents enjoy nature and various forms of outdoor recreation.

The Richton Park community comes together for an array of recreational programs and classes as well as the Southland’s largest pizza party. Numerous parks, country clubs, and nature preserves surround Richton Park as well, providing ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and more with friends and family.

Several convenience stores in town and the nearby Matteson Town Center offer Richton Park residents access to everyday needs and retail delights. Governors State University is just south of Richton Park, with an active Center for the Performing Arts and the renowned Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park attracting people from all over the Chicago area. Quick access to I-57 and the Metra Electric Line makes getting around from Richton Park a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Richton Park, IL is $1,287 for one bedroom, $1,608 for two bedrooms, and $1,695 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richton Park has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,287/month
697 Sq Ft
House
$1,972/month
892 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Neil Armstrong Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

281 Students

5
out of 10

Sauk Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-6

280 Students

5
out of 10

Rich South Campus High School

Public

Grades 9-12

848 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Central Park Wetlands
  • Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
  • Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
  • Bartel Grassland Nature Preserve
  • KidsWork Children's Museum

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.