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Deer Park, Illinois

Village · Population 3,669 · #386 in Illinois
Deer Park, Illinois

Deer Park is a village in Lake and Cook counties, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 3,681.

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About Deer Park

Deer Park is a small town in northeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 3,669.

Officially, Deer Park is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.67 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,000 residents per square mile.

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Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Deer Park Unique

  • One of 9 places in the US named Deer Park — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
  • 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

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Deer Park

  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Deer Park

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)3,669
Rank in state#386 of 1,294
Land area3.67 sq mi
Density1,000/sq mi
Coordinates42.1663, -88.0862

🗺️ Map of Deer Park