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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 75.9% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.1% |
| 80% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,125 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,358 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.19% |
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
| Census Median | $273,200 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $336,571 |
| Median List Price | $525,000 |
| Median List Price | $525,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $423 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,667 |
| 43% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.19% |
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 336.7/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 336.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2481°N, 88.2400°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,251/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |