Population
Franklin Park
15,273
North Star
8,178
Median Income
Franklin Park
$172,200
North Star
$167,664
Home Value
Franklin Park
$467,700
North Star
$566,500
Rent
Franklin Park
$2,063
North Star
N/A
Crime Rate
Franklin Park
0.74
North Star
N/A
Cost of Living
Franklin Park
226.1
North Star
243.0
Avg Temp
Franklin Park
N/A
North Star
N/A
Unemployment
Franklin Park
4.1%
North Star
3.8%
How Similar Are Franklin Park & North Star?
North Star is Franklin Park's #3 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Franklin Park
15,273
North Star
8,178
Franklin Park has a 46% larger population than North Star.
Political Leaning
Franklin Park
39.4%
North Star
32.9%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Franklin Park has a stronger Democratic lean (16% difference).
Unemployment
Franklin Park
4.1%
North Star
3.8%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 7% difference.
Median Income
Franklin Park
$172,200
North Star
$167,664
Both cities have similar median income — just a 3% difference.
Home Values
Franklin Park
$467,700
North Star
$566,500
North Star has a 17% higher home values than Franklin Park.
Education
Franklin Park
51.3%
North Star
50.6%
Both cities have similar education — just a 1% difference.
Demographics
Franklin Park
78.2%
North Star
79.0%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 1% difference.
Cost of Living
Franklin Park
226.1
North Star
243.0
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 7% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Franklin Park and North Star share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Franklin Park
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North Star
Franklin Park leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Franklin Park leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDFranklin Park has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,077 vs $1,520 in North Star (29% lower). Franklin Park has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,299 vs $1,810 in North Star (28% lower). Franklin Park scores 244.4 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 298.5 in North Star.
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Housing Market — North Star leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Star has a vacancy rate of 3.1% compared to 4.8% in Franklin Park. North Star has a median property tax of $4,800 vs $6,966 in Franklin Park (45% lower). North Star has a median home value of $566,500 vs $467,700 in Franklin Park (17% higher).
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Franklin Park leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFranklin Park: 8,421 vs North Star: 4,190 for labor force. Franklin Park has a poverty rate of 0.9% compared to 2.4% in North Star. Franklin Park has a work from home of 20.0% compared to 16.1% in North Star.
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Crime & Safety
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauNorth Star has a high school diploma or higher of 57.9% compared to 56.2% in Franklin Park. Franklin Park has a bachelor's degree or higher of 51.3% compared to 50.6% in North Star.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFranklin Park has a population of 15,273, about 1.9x the size of North Star (8,178). Franklin Park skews younger with a median age of 41.1 vs 50.2.
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Franklin Park
North Star
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareFranklin Park: 5 vs North Star: 3 for with emergency services. North Star: 3.5 vs Franklin Park: 3.2 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Franklin Park leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFranklin Park has a public transit of 0.7% compared to 0.4% in North Star. Franklin Park has a work from home of 20.0% compared to 16.1% in North Star. North Star has a drive alone of 75.5% compared to 70.8% in Franklin Park.
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