Living in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oak Lawn · Census data 2020–2024
Oak Lawn has 56,861 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $83,911 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $281,200, the median rent is $1,335/month.
Oak Lawn at a glance
- Population
- 56,861
- Median age
- 40.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $83,911State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $281,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,335/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Oak Lawn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oak Lawn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oak Lawn the median home value is $281,200, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,335 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,000 a month in housing costs.
Oak Lawn median household income
The median household income in Oak Lawn is $83,911 and the income per person is $41,927. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Oak Lawn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,793
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.61
Oak Lawn demographics
- Population
- 56,861
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 21,618
- Foreign-born
- 15.5%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oak Lawn ›
Education in Oak Lawn
31.6% of adults 25 and older in Oak Lawn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oak Lawn
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Oak Lawn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn | 56,861 | $83,911 | $281,200 | $1,335 |
| Chicago Ridge | 14,099 | $68,964 | $226,900 | $1,304 |
| Hometown | 4,215 | $61,101 | $173,400 | $678 |
| Burbank | 28,739 | $80,116 | $275,700 | $1,265 |
| Evergreen Park | 19,420 | $95,719 | $267,500 | $1,420 |
| Worth | 10,700 | $56,288 | $215,000 | $1,169 |
| Alsip | 18,583 | $66,585 | $225,000 | $1,140 |
| Bridgeview | 16,849 | $66,655 | $236,400 | $1,177 |
| Merrionette Park | 2,354 | $56,515 | $173,400 | $1,296 |
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What is the median household income in Oak Lawn, IL?
The median household income in Oak Lawn is $83,911, about the same as 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 Lawn?
The median home value in Oak Lawn is $281,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Oak Lawn?
The median gross rent in Oak Lawn is $1,335 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Oak Lawn, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Oak Lawn?
The median age in Oak Lawn is 40.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Oak Lawn?
The average commute to work in Oak Lawn is 31 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oak Lawn?
The unemployment rate in Oak Lawn is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oak Lawn?
31.6% of adults in Oak Lawn 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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