At a Glance
Median Income
$70,586
$44,073 per capita
Home Value
$315,600
Zillow: $407,772
Median Rent
$1,830/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
519/100K
5,142/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.5%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakbrook Terrace 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
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $407,772. 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 519 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,142/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,714
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density2,072/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,586
Per Capita$44,073
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A
Home Value$315,600
Rent$1,830
Ownership25.9%
Zillow$407,772
Housing Units1,365
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent519/100K
Property5,142/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault189/100K
Burglary425/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
4.9% 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.