The Town FilesMaple Park, Illinois
Village in Kane County · population 1,433 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $288,400
- Household income
- $107,045
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 38.3
Maple Park is a village of 1,433 people in Kane County, Illinois. The median home is worth $288,400, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for cycling than 84% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 77% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 75% of Illinois towns.
How Maple 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 Maple Park is worth $288,400, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $107,045, which is more affordable than 31% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,728 a month. 75.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Maple Park | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $288,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,728 | $960 |
| Median household income | $107,045 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 75.3% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Maple Park
| People | Maple Park | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 14.5% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 37.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.4% | 90.4% |
Weather in Maple Park
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 13.1°F. About 37.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.5 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 141 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maple Park since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 14, 2024 about 3.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 10, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 12, 1998.
Severe weather in Kane County since 1996
Kane County has been included in 16 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 |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Kane County
Kane County had 213,795 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,791 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Maple Park itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Maple Park
4 public schools with 1,646 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneland Senior High School | 9-12 | 1,268 | 13.6 |
| Lily Lake Grade School | PK-5 | 279 | 18.6 |
| Kaneland IgKnight Academy | 3-8 | 99 | 12.4 |
| Fox Valley Career Center | 11-12 | — | — |
Towns near Maple Park
- Cortland, IL4.7 mi · 4,398 people · home $233,200
- Sycamore, IL7.0 mi · 18,577 people · home $265,700
- DeKalb, IL7.4 mi · 40,290 people · home $204,700
- Lily Lake, IL7.6 mi · 1,032 people · home $418,800
- Elburn, IL7.7 mi · 6,175 people · home $389,300
- Hinckley, IL9.8 mi · 2,006 people · home $291,700
- Burlington, IL10.0 mi · 535 people · home $296,200
- Campton Hills, IL10.1 mi · 10,885 people · home $547,500
Maple Park questions
Is Maple Park, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Maple Park scores better for retirees than 48% of Illinois towns and quieter than 64%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Maple Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Maple Park is valued at $288,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,045, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,728 a month.
What is the weather like in Maple Park?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 13.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.2 inches of precipitation a year and 38.5 inches of snow.
Does Maple Park get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Maple Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 14, 2024. 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)