Orland Hills, IL

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,758 Population 5,877/sq mi density
$118,281 Median Income $40,874 per capita
$262,600 Home Value $323,102 Zillow
$1,373 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
41 Violent Crime/100K 506 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$118,281 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$262,600 home value, $1,373/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K (89% below avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,281
57% higher than US avg
Home Value $262,600
7% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 41/100K
89% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.1%
10% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,373
18% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.5%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population6,758
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density5,877/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,281
Per Capita$40,874
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$50,333M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$262,600
Rent$1,373
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$323,102

Crime

F
Violent41/100K
Property506/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault14/100K
Burglary41/100K

Health

Obesity28.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation705 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+95.6%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Libraries24

Is Orland Hills a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Orland Hills has a population of 6,758 with a density of 5,877 people per square mile. The median age is 36.1 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.3%), with 11.1% Black.

Population

6,758
Total Population
5,877
People / sq mi
36.1yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Orland Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.7%
6% below US avg
Spanish26.3%
96% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Orland Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Orland Hills is $118,281, which is 57% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Orland Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,281
57% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,874
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
IRS Avg AGI$93,451

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,924
County GDP$50,333M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,360
Healthcare1,994
Retail1,683
Manufacturing594

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,020
158% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Work from Home14.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Orland Hills is $262,600, 7% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,373 (18% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $323,102.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$262,600
7% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$323,102
Median List Price$340,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$340,000
$/Sq Ft$195
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops12.5%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,373
18% 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-Occupied76.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,020
158% above US avg
Effective Rate3.43%
In Orland Hills, 28.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 18.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.5%
11% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.7%
Physical Inactivity18.7%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress10.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death6,358/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access93.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,994
Orland Hills has a violent crime rate of 41 per 100,000 residents, 89% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 506 per 100,000 (74% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent41.1/100K
89% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery27.4/100K
Assault13.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property506.4/100K
74% below US avg
Burglary41.1/100K
Theft451.6/100K
Vehicle Theft13.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)59

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Orland Hills has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density5,877/sq mi
Coordinates41.5907°N, 87.8421°W
County FIPS17197
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.5%
D 50.1%

Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.1%
10% above US avg
High School+95.6%
School Test Score5.34
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,877/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities1,994
Restaurants1,360
Retail Stores1,683

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)59
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Work from Home14.7%

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