Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Orland Hills is a small city in Illinois with a population of 6,758. Residents earn $118,281 per year, which is 57% above the national average.
Based on current data, Orland Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Orland Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Orland Hills is $118,281, which is significantly higher than the national average — 57% above $75,149. This places Orland Hills among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.5% 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 Orland Hills is $262,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,373 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Orland Hills is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 41 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 506 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Orland Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 73.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.3% |
| 96% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,281 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,874 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,165 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,451 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,924 |
| County GDP | $50,333M |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Healthcare | 1,994 |
| Retail | 1,683 |
| Manufacturing | 594 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.43% |
| Commute Time | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
| Census Median | $262,600 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $323,102 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $195 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,373 |
| 18% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.43% |
| Obesity | 28.5% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.7% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Total Violent | 41.1/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 27.4/100K |
| Assault | 13.7/100K |
| Total Property | 506.4/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 41.1/100K |
| Theft | 451.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 13.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5907°N, 87.8421°W |
| County FIPS | 17197 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.1% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,877/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Retail Stores | 1,683 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Avg Commute | 31.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |