Olympia Fields, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

3.9 Good / 5.0
4,636 Population
$107,656 Median Income
$289,900 Home Value
$3,501 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
138 Violent Crime / 100K
45.0 yrs Median Age
48.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.9
Overall
4.7
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.9
Education

People

Population4,636
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,577/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupBlack 77.8%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$107,656
Per Capita Income$48,120
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty Rate6.2%
County GDP$50,333M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$289,900
Zillow Value$322,247
Median Rent$3,501
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Depression16.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime138/100K
Property Crime2,354/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft59.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul26° / 77°
Rain41 in/yr
Snow39 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

4.9/5
Bachelor's+48.9%
High School+97.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)24

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute40 min
Work From Home16.6%
BroadbandN/A

How Olympia Fields Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$107,656
Home Value$289,900
Median Rent$3,501
Poverty Rate6.2%
Bachelor's Degree+48.9%
Unemployment3.8%
Violent Crime138.5 /100K
Avg Temperature52.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,636
Population Density1,577 per sq mi
Median Age45.0 years
Male44.3%
Female55.7%
Male 44.3%
Female 55.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 18.7% Black 77.8% Hispanic 0.5% Other 3%
White18.7%
Black or African American77.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.0%

Language

English Only93.4%
Spanish Speakers6.6%
English 93.4% Spanish 6.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.6%
Health Insurance95.7%

Income

43% above avg
Median Household Income$107,656
Per Capita Income$48,120
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,165
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$93,451

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Poverty Rate6.2%
Total Establishments (County)15,924
County GDP$50,333M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,360
Healthcare Facilities1,994
Retail Stores1,683
Manufacturing594
Total Establishments15,924

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,360 Healthcare 1,994 Retail 1,683 Manufacturing 594

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$93,451
Avg Property Tax Paid$9,020

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time39.9 min
Work From Home16.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

3% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$289,900
Zillow Home Value Index$322,247

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$444,950
Price Per Sq Ft$140
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio94.9%
Price Drops28.6%
Active Inventory14

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied85.9%

Rental Costs

201% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$3,501

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$9,020
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.11%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma11.5%
COPD4.5%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression16.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.7%
Regular Checkup81.2%
Premature Death Rate6,358 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access93.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,994
Restaurants (County)1,360

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime138.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape39.6 /100K
Robbery79.1 /100K
Aggravated Assault19.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,353.6 /100K
Burglary276.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,017.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft59.3 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)59

Temperature

26°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.9 in
Annual Snowfall38.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation684 ft (208 m)
Land Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density1,577 per sq mi
Latitude41.5220°
Longitude-87.6916°
County FIPS17197

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.5%
D 50.1%

Democrat +1.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+48.9%
High School+97.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,577 per sq mi
Land Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)24

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)59

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