Richton Park, Illinois
Village · Population 12,504 · #190 in Illinois
About Richton Park
Richton Park, IL is a close-knit town located in northeastern Illinois counting 12,504 people who proudly call it home.
Richton Park holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 4.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,848 residents per square mile.
📰 Richton Park News Today
- Richton Park Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Column: As it celebrates 100 years as a village, Richton Park poised for bright future Chicago Tribune · Jun 29
- Eastham Capital, Bender Cos. Buy Park Towers Apartments in Richton Park, Illinois, for $30.4M Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business · Apr 7
- Richton Park Man, 24, Had Illegal Gun, Drove Erratically With Child Unrestrained: Sheriff Patch · May 11
- Galaxy Dispensary Rebrands as Stash Dispensaries in Richton Park, Illinois -- Grand Opening Celebration Set for March 7 PR Newswire · Feb 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Richton Park Unique
- The only place in America named Richton Park — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,504.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Richton Park
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Richton Park
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Richton Park
- Neil Armstrong Elem School
- Rich Township Star Academy
- Richton Square School
- Sauk Elem School
- Southland College Prep Chtr HS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)12,504
Rank in state#190 of 1,294
Land area4.39 sq mi
Density2,848/sq mi
Coordinates41.4802, -87.7425