Park Ridge, Illinois, in Cook county, is 2 miles SE of Des Plaines, Illinois (center to center) and 14 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is considered part of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Welcom to Park Ridge we like to spend some time with us. Explore Park Ridge. Tree-lined streets. Attractive homes with well-kept lawns. Park Ridge is a welcoming community, open to everyone who wishes to take advantage of all we have to offer. A city hall and library complete with white columns and red brick. Church bells and school bells. Laughing children. Busy shoppers. Parks for picnics and concerts.
Park Ridge lies on the highest ridge in Cook County, hence the name "Park Ridge." The soil is abundant with clay deposits, which made it a brick-making center for the developing city of Chicago. Park Ridge was originally called Pennyville to honor George Penny, the businessman who owned the local brickyard along with Robert Meacham. Later it was named Brickton. The Des Plaines River divides Park Ridge from neighboring Des Plaines, Illinois.
Park Ridge offers 20 well-manicured parks for residents to enjoy. Along with the Oakton state-of-the-art Ice Arena and the Driving Range, Park Ridge has many varied activities.
Housing Cost
A majority of the homes were built in the 1950's, although the popular Georgians and Tudors were built before World War II. Other styles include Victorians, Cape Cods, Dutch Colonials and ranches.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $453,500
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 36,887. Park Ridge covers 7.03 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 640 feet above sea level.
Weather
Park Ridge, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 14.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Park Ridge is 36.27 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.62 Inches.
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