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Oak Brook, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
8,028 Population 1,006/sq mi density
$171,123 Median Income $95,915 per capita
$867,900 Home Value $932,075 Zillow
$2,921 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 5,781 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$171,123 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$867,900 home value, $2,921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Oak Brook, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$171,123
128% above
$95,915 per capita
Home Value
$867,900
208% above
Zillow: $932,075
Median Rent
$2,921/mo
151% above
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
80% below
5,781/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.1%
99% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
21% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
228%
Home Value
308%
Rent
251%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
199%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oak Brook a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 4.9% (36% 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 $932,075. 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 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,781/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population8,028
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density1,006/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$171,123
Per Capita$95,915
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

B+
Home Value$867,900
Rent$2,921
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$932,075
Housing Units3,168
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property5,781/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary185/100K

Health

Obesity25.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.