At a Glance
Median Income
$82,493
$40,136 per capita
Home Value
$267,900
Zillow: $301,042
Median Rent
$1,310/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
180/100K
1,734/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
12.1% smoking rate
How Oak Lawn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oak Lawn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oak Lawn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Lawn residents earn a median household income of $82,493 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,136. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 Lawn is $267,900 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,042. Median rent is $1,310/month, with 32.0% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Oak Lawn reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,734/100K. The murder rate is 3.6/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Oak Lawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Lawn 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 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population57,098
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density6,663/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.5%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,493
Per Capita$40,136
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$267,900
Rent$1,310
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$301,042
Housing Units23,207
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent180/100K
Property1,734/100K
Murder3.6/100K
Assault96/100K
Burglary335/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation610 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Oak Lawn was founded in 1909.
The median home in Oak Lawn was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
16.5% 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.