Living in Oak Run, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oak Run · Census data 2020–2024
Oak Run has 800 residents with a median age of 60.4. The median household income is $100,417 (20% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $298,300.
Oak Run is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oak Run at a glance
- Population
- 800
- Median age
- 60.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $100,417State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $298,300State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 97.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Oak Run a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oak Run
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oak Run the median home value is $298,300, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,133 a month in housing costs.
Oak Run median household income
The median household income in Oak Run is $100,417 and the income per person is $73,338. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Oak Run: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 625
- Owner-occupied
- 97.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.4%
- Vacant
- 39.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.11
39.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Oak Run has many vacation and second homes.
Oak Run demographics
- Population
- 800
- Median age
- 60.4
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 34%
- Households
- 380
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oak Run ›
Education in Oak Run
40.5% of adults 25 and older in Oak Run have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oak Run
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Oak Run vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Run | 800 | $100,417 | $298,300 | — |
| Victoria | 254 | $59,375 | $85,000 | $794 |
| Williamsfield | 531 | $82,417 | $109,800 | $617 |
| Gilson | 120 | $44,531 | $30,000 | — |
| Wataga | 710 | $62,917 | $97,600 | $636 |
| Knoxville | 3,211 | $82,863 | $145,300 | $623 |
| Oneida | 719 | $66,791 | $114,100 | $828 |
| East Galesburg | 713 | $79,333 | $123,700 | $1,046 |
| Altona | 498 | $69,375 | $102,000 | $940 |
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Oak Run ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Oak Run: FAQ
What is the median household income in Oak Run, IL?
The median household income in Oak Run is $100,417, 20% 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 Run?
The median home value in Oak Run is $298,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Oak Run, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Oak Run?
The median age in Oak Run is 60.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Oak Run?
The average commute to work in Oak Run is 27 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oak Run?
The unemployment rate in Oak Run is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oak Run?
40.5% of adults in Oak Run 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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