At a Glance
Median Income
$171,123
$95,915 per capita
Home Value
$867,900
Zillow: $990,584
Median Rent
$2,921/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
6,326/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.1%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
8.5% smoking rate
How Oak Brook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oak Brook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oak Brook a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Brook residents earn a median household income of $171,123 , which is 128% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $95,915. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Brook is $867,900 , 208% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $990,584. Median rent is $2,921/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Oak Brook reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,326/100K.
Education
67.1% of adults in Oak Brook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Brook has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population8,028
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density1,006/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born27.8%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$171,123
Per Capita$95,915
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
B+
Home Value$867,900
Rent$2,921
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$990,584
Housing Units3,168
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property6,326/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation679 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.1%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+32.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Oak Brook was founded in 1958.
The median home in Oak Brook was built in 1976.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
27.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.