Oakwood Hills, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Oakwood Hills is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,454. Residents earn $113,125 per year, which is 51% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,454 Population 2,251/sq mi density
$113,125 Median Income $51,358 per capita
$273,200 Home Value $336,571 Zillow
$1,667 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$113,125 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$273,200 home value, $1,667/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $113,125
51% higher than US avg
Home Value $273,200
3% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.6%
18% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,667
43% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.9%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

How Oakwood Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,454
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density2,251/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 76%

Economy

A+
Median Income$113,125
Per Capita$51,358
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$15,983M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$273,200
Rent$1,667
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$336,571

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property337/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity30.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation778 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+89.6%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Libraries13

Is Oakwood Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oakwood Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Oakwood Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oakwood Hills is $113,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Oakwood Hills among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oakwood Hills is $273,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,667 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Oakwood Hills is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 337 per 100,000, 83% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Oakwood Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Oakwood Hills has a population of 2,454 with a density of 2,251 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76%).

Population

2,454
Total Population
2,251
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Oakwood Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.9%
3% below US avg
Spanish24.1%
80% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Oakwood Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oakwood Hills is $113,125, which is 51% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Oakwood Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$113,125
51% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,358
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
IRS Avg AGI$93,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,928
County GDP$15,983M

Business (County)

Restaurants645
Healthcare846
Retail816
Manufacturing432

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Work from Home14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Oakwood Hills is $273,200, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,667 (43% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $336,571.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$273,200
3% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$336,571
Median List Price$525,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$525,000
$/Sq Ft$423
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,667
43% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Rate3.19%
In Oakwood Hills, 30.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.0% report depression. 18.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oakwood Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.9%
4% below US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure29.0%
Asthma9.8%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity18.2%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress16.4%
Physical Distress10.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.0%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities846
Oakwood Hills has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 337 per 100,000 (83% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Oakwood Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property336.7/100K
83% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft336.7/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Oakwood Hills has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.0 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall34.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density2,251/sq mi
Coordinates42.2481°N, 88.2400°W
County FIPS17111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.9%
D 46.6%

Winner: Republican by 5.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.6%
18% above US avg
High School+89.6%
School Test Score5.34
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,251/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities846
Restaurants645
Retail Stores816

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Work from Home14.5%

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