University Park, IL Noise Levels
Noise levels in University Park, IL
At 47.5 dB(A), University Park, IL falls inside HUD's "Acceptable" noise zone, 65 dB(A) day-night average or below under 24 CFR 51.104, the federal government's own line for building housing with no extra sound attenuation required. The main source is rail traffic, well ahead of the other two modes BTS tracks. University Park's reading comes from a single sampled point, not a block-by-block sweep, so a specific address here could genuinely differ.
Where University Park's noise comes from
BTS models these three sources separately before combining them, so a place can be quiet on two and loud on the third.
If you're weighing a move to University Park
The same window and door upgrades that work on road noise also cut broadband rail noise, though very low-frequency freight rumble travels through walls, not just glass.
How University Park compares nationally
University Park ranks 2,474 of 3,622 measured places nationally, 1 being the loudest this dataset covers. About 7,043 people live there, making it the 4,023th largest place in this dataset.
Checking one address in University Park
University Park's figure above is a town-wide reading. For one exact address, BTS's own map is the free, authoritative source.
Where University Park's figures come from
Every dB(A) figure on this page traces to a named BTS dataset, documented in the methodology guide. The guide to what actually cuts each kind of noise explains why rail traffic calls for a different fix than the other two sources.