Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,714 Population 2,072/sq mi density
$70,586 Median Income $44,073 per capita
$315,600 Home Value $421,658 Zillow
$1,830 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
225 Violent Crime/100K 2,657 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,586 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$315,600 home value, $1,830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,586
6% below
$44,073 per capita
Home Value
$315,600
12% above
Zillow: $421,658
Median Rent
$1,830/mo
57% above
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
41% below
2,657/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.5%
65% above
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Oakbrook Terrace Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oakbrook Terrace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
112%
Rent
157%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
165%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakbrook Terrace a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oakbrook Terrace residents earn a median household income of $70,586 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,073. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% 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 Oakbrook Terrace is $315,600 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $421,658. Median rent is $1,830/month, with 29.1% 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

Oakbrook Terrace reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,657/100K.

Education

55.5% of adults in Oakbrook Terrace hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakbrook Terrace has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population2,714
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density2,072/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born21.3%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,586
Per Capita$44,073
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A
Home Value$315,600
Rent$1,830
Ownership25.9%
Zillow$421,658
Housing Units1,365
Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

F
Violent225/100K
Property2,657/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation712 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.5%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries188

Did You Know?

Oakbrook Terrace was founded in 1959.
The median home in Oakbrook Terrace was built in 1976.
27.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
5.0% of the population has a disability.
21.3% 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.