Franklin Park
cityFranklin Park is a village located in Cook County, Illinois, a near-west suburb of Chicago. The population was estimated to be 18,110 in 2024. Franklin Park offers a blend of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility, making it an attractive spot for those seeking proximity to Chicago. Franklin Park has a diverse economy supported by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail industries. Major employers include the Sloan Valve Company and other businesses in the industrial sector. The village's location provides easy access to O'Hare Airport cargo terminals, railroad freight terminals, and major expressways, making it a desirable place for industry. Franklin Park is known for its rich history as a railway crossroads, with a strong train culture celebrated through its train museum and annual Railroad Daze festival. The village also has a significant Hispanic population, contributing to its diverse culture and culinary scene.
Franklin Park, Illinois
- Classification
- Village
- FIPS Code
- 17-27702
- Country
- United States
- County
- Cook County
- Region
- Chicagoland Area
- Elevation
- 640 ft
- Total Area
- 4.777 sq mi
- Land Area
- 4.777 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.935983
- Longitude
- -87.879197
- Neighboring Areas
- Northlake · River Grove · Elmwood Park · Rosemont
- Population (2020)
- 18,467
- Est. Population (2026)
- 17,967
- Median Age
- 38.3
- Median Income
- $76,519
- Poverty Rate
- 9.38%
- Family Households
- 73.8%
- Owner-Occupied
- 75.1%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial makeup of the village was 39.23% White, 1.68% African American, 2.04% Native American, 3.95% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 26.14% from some other races and 29.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 47.65% of the population.
- Government Type
- Trustee–Village
- Governing Body
- Village Board
- School District
- Franklin Park School District 84
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Water & Sewer · Refuse Collection
- Unemployment Rate
- 8.4%
- Economic Profile
- Industrial · Residential · Commercial
- Employment Sectors
- Manufacturing · Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade
- Major Employers
- Sloan Valve Company · Life Fitness · RCM Industries · UPS · McDonald's
- Schools
- 7
- Students
- 3,102
- Teachers
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- School Districts
- Franklin Park School District 84 · Mannheim School District 83 · Schiller Park School District 81
- Transportation
- Interstate access · Metra Rail · Pace Bus · Dial-A-Ride
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Sewer · Refuse collection
- Major Facilities
- None
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Central Park · Kosenka Park · Franklin Park Ice Arena
- Parks & Trails
- Various city parks
- Founded
- 1840s
- Incorporated
- 1892
- Named After
- Lesser Franklin, a real estate broker
- Historical Significance
- Franklin Park has been a railway hub since its incorporation and has a long history of industrial development.
- Key Events
- German farmers settled in the 1840s · Railroad tracks and a train station by the mid-1870s · Village incorporated in 1892 · Industrial development in the early 1900s