At a Glance
Median Income
$118,281
$40,874 per capita
Home Value
$262,600
Zillow: $344,311
Median Rent
$1,373/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
10.8% smoking rate
How Orland Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orland Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orland Hills a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orland Hills residents earn a median household income of $118,281 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,874. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orland Hills is $262,600 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,311. Median rent is $1,373/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
37.1% of adults in Orland Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population6,758
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density5,877/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born15.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,281
Per Capita$40,874
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,600
Rent$1,373
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$344,311
Housing Units2,488
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation705 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Orland Hills was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
15.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.