Living in Oak Brook, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oak Brook · Census data 2020–2024
Oak Brook has 8,056 residents with a median age of 55.2. The median household income is $175,870 (111% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $903,200, the median rent is $2,590/month.
Oak Brook at a glance
- Population
- 8,056
- Median age
- 55.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $175,870State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $903,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $2,590/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Oak Brook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 111% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 243% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 10%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Oak Brook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oak Brook the median home value is $903,200, 171% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,590 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Oak Brook median household income
The median household income in Oak Brook is $175,870 and the income per person is $104,806. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Oak Brook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,373
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.60
Oak Brook demographics
- Population
- 8,056
- Median age
- 55.2
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 34.1%
- Households
- 3,061
- Foreign-born
- 30%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oak Brook ›
Education in Oak Brook
66.4% of adults 25 and older in Oak Brook have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 34.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oak Brook
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Oak Brook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Brook | 8,056 | $175,870 | $903,200 | $2,590 |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 2,723 | $76,905 | $372,400 | $1,875 |
| Clarendon Hills | 8,659 | $130,388 | $605,800 | $1,142 |
| Hinsdale | 17,175 | $250,001 | $1,053,700 | $1,924 |
| Westmont | 23,724 | $88,090 | $379,100 | $1,533 |
| Westchester | 16,436 | $98,954 | $327,300 | $1,794 |
| Hillside | 8,084 | $72,320 | $246,800 | $1,320 |
| Western Springs | 13,446 | $230,255 | $739,400 | $2,006 |
| Villa Park | 22,345 | $95,015 | $329,000 | $1,438 |
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What is the median household income in Oak Brook, IL?
The median household income in Oak Brook is $175,870, 111% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oak Brook?
The median home value in Oak Brook is $903,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Oak Brook?
The median gross rent in Oak Brook is $2,590 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Oak Brook, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 111% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 243% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 10%.
What is the median age in Oak Brook?
The median age in Oak Brook is 55.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Oak Brook?
The average commute to work in Oak Brook is 32 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oak Brook?
The unemployment rate in Oak Brook is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oak Brook?
66.4% of adults in Oak Brook have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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