The Town FilesBeach Park, Illinois
Village in Lake County · population 14,249 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $245,800
- Household income
- $85,664
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 43.7
Beach Park is a village of 14,249 people in Lake County, Illinois. The median home is worth $245,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 87% of Illinois towns, better for cycling than 83% of Illinois towns, more of a college town than 82% of Illinois towns.
How Beach Park ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Beach Park is worth $245,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $85,664, which is more affordable than 24% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,254 a month. 86.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Beach Park | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $245,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,254 | $960 |
| Median household income | $85,664 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 86.8% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Beach Park
| People | Beach Park | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 24.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 90.4% |
Weather in Beach Park
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 16.0°F. About 35.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.2 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beach Park since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on September 28, 1972 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 3, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on May 2, 2018.
Severe weather in Lake County since 1996
Lake County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lake County
Lake County had 329,354 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $91,042 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Beach Park itself the ACS puts it at 8.4%.
Public schools in Beach Park
4 public schools with 1,724 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Park Middle School | 6-8 | 683 | 14.5 |
| Kenneth Murphy School | K-5 | 375 | 14.4 |
| Howe Elementary School | K-5 | 334 | 12.8 |
| Oak Crest School | PK-5 | 332 | 11.4 |
Towns near Beach Park
- Zion, IL1.7 mi · 24,655 people · home $183,800
- Wadsworth, IL2.6 mi · 3,517 people · home $378,900
- Winthrop Harbor, IL3.5 mi · 6,705 people · home $250,800
- Waukegan, IL5.0 mi · 89,321 people · home $190,900
- Pleasant Prairie, WI5.9 mi · 21,250 people · home $360,400
- Gurnee, IL5.9 mi · 30,706 people · home $344,300
- Park City, IL6.2 mi · 7,885 people · home $57,400
- Grandwood Park, IL6.8 mi · 5,297 people · home $330,500
Beach Park questions
Is Beach Park, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Beach Park scores better for retirees than 18% of Illinois towns and quieter than 18%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Beach Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Beach Park is valued at $245,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,664, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,254 a month.
What is the weather like in Beach Park?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 16.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.3 inches of precipitation a year and 36.2 inches of snow.
Does Beach Park get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Beach Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on September 28, 1972. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)