Green Oaks, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Green Oaks is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,085. Residents earn $133,472 per year, which is 78% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
4,085 Population 1,024/sq mi density
$133,472 Median Income $78,872 per capita
$653,500 Home Value
$1,300 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$133,472 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$653,500 home value, $1,300/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $133,472
78% higher than US avg
Home Value $653,500
132% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 57.9%
72% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,300
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.1%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

How Green Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,085
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1,024/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,472
Per Capita$78,872
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$82,869M
Commute25 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$653,500
Rent$1,300
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.5%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.9%
High School+92.8%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Libraries25

Is Green Oaks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Green Oaks receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Green Oaks stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Green Oaks is $133,472, which is significantly higher than the national average — 78% above $75,149. This places Green Oaks among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Green Oaks is $653,500, making it a premium housing market at 132% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Green Oaks is a highly educated community — 57.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Green Oaks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Green Oaks has a population of 4,085 with a density of 1,024 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.8%).

Population

4,085
Total Population
1,024
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
4.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Green Oaks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.9%
7% above US avg
Spanish16.1%
20% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Green Oaks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Green Oaks is $133,472, which is 78% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Green Oaks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$133,472
78% above US avg
Per Capita Income$78,872
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
IRS Avg AGI$143,679

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)19,967
County GDP$82,869M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,607
Healthcare2,211
Retail2,099
Manufacturing811

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,960
299% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Work from Home19.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Green Oaks is $653,500, 132% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,300 (12% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$653,500
132% above US avg
Median List Price$849,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$849,900
$/Sq Ft$302
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,300
12% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,960
299% above US avg
Effective Rate2.14%
In Green Oaks, 29.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.5% report depression. 14.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Green Oaks vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.1%
9% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma9.2%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity14.5%
Depression19.5%
Mental Distress14.0%
Physical Distress8.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.8%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death5,610/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access98.2%
Healthcare Facilities2,211

Crime Rates: Green Oaks vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)55

Safety Score

Green Oaks has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density1,024/sq mi
Coordinates42.3000°N, 87.9110°W
County FIPS17097
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 57.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.9%
72% above US avg
High School+92.8%
School Test Score5.34
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,024/sq mi
Total Area4.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities2,211
Restaurants1,607
Retail Stores2,099

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)55

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Work from Home19.9%

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