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University Park, IL

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Savor tranquility and educational opportunity on the cusp of Chicago

Suburban Welcoming Close-Knit Affordable Peaceful Convenient College Town

Located in Chicago’s Southland, University Park is a quiet suburb home to the innovative Governors State University. University Park residents enjoy access to GSU’s world-famous Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, the robust Center for the Performing Arts, and countless educational opportunities and events.

University Park exudes a tranquil atmosphere with several parks and golf courses in town, including Pine Lake Park, University Golf Club, and Deer Creek Golf Course, where residents and visitors can unwind or engage in outdoor recreation.

University Park is accessible to a stop on the Metra Electric Line as well as I-57, allowing for simple commutes and travels to the vibrant city of Chicago and numerous surrounding areas.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in University Park, IL is $1,214 for one bedroom, $1,486 for two bedrooms, and $1,758 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in University Park has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,214/month
843 Sq Ft
House
$2,146/month
1,059 Sq Ft
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Transportation

11

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

29

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

Coretta Scott King Magnet School

Public

Grades K-5

268 Students

5
out of 10

Crete-Monee Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

965 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
  • Central Park Wetlands
  • Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
  • Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve
  • Monee Reservoir

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.