Franklin Park · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Franklin Park.
- Active listings
- 17
- Median list
- $396K
- Avg time on market
- 37 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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Active listings
17 homes on the market
About the community
Living in Franklin Park.
Franklin Park is a village of about 18,200 residents in Leyden Township, Cook County, just west of Chicago and in the immediate shadow of O'Hare International Airport. Settled by German farmers in the 1840s and incorporated in 1892, it grew up around intersecting railroads and remains one of the region's busiest industrial and logistics hubs, home to major employers such as the Sloan Valve Company. The village is unusually well connected for its size, with three Metra stations and quick access to several expressways. Families are served by Franklin Park School District 84 and Mannheim School District 83 at the elementary level, feeding into the two-campus Leyden Community High School District 212. Buyers are drawn by relative affordability, with a median home value in the high $200,000s, far below the national average. The Loop is reachable in roughly 23 minutes by car, and O'Hare sits only about six miles away.
At a glance
~18,200 residents
About 18,200 residents as of the 2024 estimate, down slightly from 18,467 at the 2020 census.
Three Metra stations
Franklin Park and Mannheim stations on the Milwaukee District West line, plus Belmont Avenue on the North Central Service.
Minutes from O'Hare
O'Hare International Airport is roughly six miles away, about a 12 minute drive.
Logistics and industry
A major logistics and manufacturing hub, home to the Sloan Valve Company and a large warehousing sector.
Leyden District 212 schools
Franklin Park SD 84 and Mannheim SD 83 serve K-8, feeding into Leyden Community High School District 212.
Affordable for the area
Median home value in the high $200,000s, well below the national average, with about 75 percent owner-occupancy.
~$76,500 median income
Median household income of about $76,519 as of the 2024 ACS.
What’s close
Franklin Park sits in Leyden Township in northwestern Cook County, immediately southwest of O'Hare International Airport and about 13 miles west of downtown Chicago.
- Metra access
- Three stations: Franklin Park and Mannheim on the MD-W line and Belmont Avenue on the North Central Service, all running to Chicago Union Station.
- O'Hare proximity
- O'Hare International Airport is roughly six miles away, about a 12 minute drive.
- Downtown Chicago
- The Loop is about 13 miles east, roughly a 23 minute drive or a 13.2 mile rail trip into Union Station.
- Schools
- Franklin Park SD 84 and Mannheim SD 83 at the elementary level, with East and West Leyden high schools in District 212.
- Parks
- The Park District of Franklin Park operates parks, pools, athletic fields, and trails across the village.
- Rail and freight
- Three freight railroads run through the village, anchoring its logistics economy.
What it’s actually like to live here
Living in Franklin Park means living in a hard-working, diverse, and affordable Cook County suburb. The housing stock is dominated by modest single-family homes and bungalows, and the village has a high homeownership rate of about 75 percent, well above the national average. The median property value sits in the high $200,000s, which keeps the village within reach for first-time buyers, tradespeople, and families priced out of communities closer to the lakefront. The population is majority Hispanic or Latino, with a large foreign-born community, and that diversity shows up in local shops, restaurants, and bilingual programming at the public library.
The village is built for people who commute and work. Manufacturing, construction, and health care are the largest employment sectors, and many residents work in or near the village's own industrial corridor. The average commute is about 29 minutes, with most residents driving alone, but the three Metra stations give rail commuters a direct line into the Loop, and O'Hare is only minutes away. Day-to-day amenities include the Park District of Franklin Park, with its pools, athletic fields, and trails, and the Franklin Park Public Library.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Franklin Park community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Schools
Districts serving Franklin Park.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- D84Grades PK-8
Franklin Park School District 84
Schools serving the area
- Hester Junior High School
- North Elementary School
- Passow Elementary School
- Pietrini Elementary School
Covers a portion of Franklin Park at the elementary level and feeds into Leyden Community HS District 212. A small portion of the village falls in Schiller Park SD 81. Confirm the assigned district per address.
- D83Grades PK-8
Mannheim School District 83
Schools serving the area
- Enger School
- Scott Elementary School
- Westdale Elementary School
- Mannheim Middle School
Serves part of Franklin Park, with the district headquartered in adjacent Melrose Park, and feeds into Leyden Community HS District 212.
- D212Grades 9-12
Leyden Community High School District 212
Schools serving the area
- East Leyden High School
- West Leyden High School
Two-campus district serving Franklin Park, River Grove, Rosemont, Schiller Park, and portions of Northlake and Melrose Park. District office is on Rose Street in Franklin Park.
Around town
What there is to do in Franklin Park.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Parks
Park District of Franklin Park
Operates the village's parks, indoor and outdoor pools, athletic fields, and trails, with year-round recreation programs.
- Culture
Franklin Park Public Library
A community hub on Grand Avenue offering storytimes, sensory playtime, paint classes, and programs for all ages.
- Family
Park District Pools
The district's public indoor and outdoor swimming pools are a summer staple for local families.
- Family
Library Events and Programs
Regular bilingual storytimes and kids programming make the library a go-to family destination.
- Culture
Local History Collection
The Franklin Park Public Library maintains a local history collection documenting the village's railroad and industrial past.
- Parks
Athletic Fields and Trails
The Park District's athletic fields, sports facilities, and trail network support youth and adult leagues across the village.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Franklin Park.
MetraMD-W line
- Stations: Franklin Park, Mannheim
- Terminal: Union Station
- Distance: 13.2 miles to downtown Chicago
DriveBy car
- Routes: Mannheim Road (US 12 / US 45) · Grand Avenue · Belmont Avenue · I-294 Tri-State Tollway · I-290 Eisenhower Expressway
- O'Hare Airport: ~12 min
- Chicago Loop: ~23 min
By the numbers
Franklin Park taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
2.67%
effective avg
Sales tax
10.00%
combined
Median sold price
$350,000
MRED · last 12 mo (127 sales)
Median household income
$76,519
ACS
How Franklin Park got here
A bit of history.
Franklin Park traces its roots to the 1840s and 1850s, when German farmers immigrating from Europe, in part to escape military conscription, settled the prairie west of Chicago. Early farming families in the area included the Kirchhoffs, Martens, and Schierhorns. In 1880 the Chicago and Wisconsin railroad was built through the area, setting the stage for the community's transformation from farmland into a planned town.
The village is named for real estate broker Lesser Franklin, who bought up large tracts of the area's farmland and, beginning around 1890, planned a modern community built around the intersecting railroads, deliberately combining residential and industrial uses. Franklin Park was incorporated on August 4, 1892. The rail access that defined its founding made it a magnet for manufacturing, and it became home to significant industry, including the Sloan Valve Company, famous for the flushometer, and Midway Manufacturing, the video game maker, before Midway relocated in 1991. Today the village is served by three freight railroads.
The questions buyers actually ask
Franklin Park FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Franklin Park. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- What school districts serve Franklin Park?
- At the elementary level the village is split mainly between Franklin Park School District 84 and Mannheim School District 83, both serving grades PK through 8, with a small portion in Schiller Park District 81. All of these feed into Leyden Community High School District 212, a two-campus district with East Leyden and West Leyden high schools. Confirm the assigned district per address before writing an offer.
- How is the commute to downtown Chicago?
- It is one of Franklin Park's biggest draws. The village has three Metra stations, with Franklin Park and Mannheim on the Milwaukee District West line and Belmont Avenue on the North Central Service, all running to Chicago Union Station. The Franklin Park station is about 13.2 miles from downtown, and by car the Loop is roughly a 23 minute drive.
- How close is Franklin Park to O'Hare Airport?
- Very close. O'Hare International Airport is only about six miles away, roughly a 12 minute drive. That proximity is a major reason the area is such a strong logistics and warehousing hub.
- What are property taxes like in Franklin Park?
- Property taxes are high, which is typical for Cook County. Ownwell reports a median effective property tax rate of about 2.67 percent, well above the national median. Tax bills vary by address and exemptions, so always confirm the actual bill for a specific home before writing an offer.
- How much do homes cost in Franklin Park?
- Franklin Park is relatively affordable for the Chicago area. Data USA reports a 2024 median property value of about $287,000, and the homeownership rate is high at about 75 percent. Prices vary by block and condition.
- What is the sales tax rate in Franklin Park?
- The combined sales tax rate is 10.0 percent. That breaks down as 6.25 percent for Illinois, 1.75 percent for Cook County, 1.0 percent for the Village of Franklin Park, and 1.0 percent for the Regional Transportation Authority.
- What makes Franklin Park distinct?
- Franklin Park is a working, industrial village that punches above its weight on transit. It is one of the region's busiest logistics and manufacturing hubs, anchored by employers like the Sloan Valve Company and served by three freight railroads. Combined with three Metra stations, immediate O'Hare access, and home prices below the national average, it appeals to commuters, tradespeople, and first-time buyers who want connectivity and value.
Your local agent
Joe knows Franklin Park
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the communities I actually know, and the details that determine resale value here aren't in the MLS write-up: which lots back to open space, which streets carry the most consistent demand, which floor plans buyers ask for by name, and what each HOA actually covers.
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