Living in Orland Hills, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Orland Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Orland Hills has 6,719 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $122,039 (46% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $280,300, the median rent is $1,359/month.
Orland Hills at a glance
- Population
- 6,719
- Median age
- 35.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $122,039State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $280,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,359/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Orland Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Orland Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Orland Hills the median home value is $280,300, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,359 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,987 a month in housing costs.
Orland Hills median household income
The median household income in Orland Hills is $122,039 and the income per person is $44,938. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Orland Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,448
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.79
Orland Hills demographics
- Population
- 6,719
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 2,404
- Foreign-born
- 14%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Orland Hills ›
Education in Orland Hills
36.3% of adults 25 and older in Orland Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Orland Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Orland Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orland Hills | 6,719 | $122,039 | $280,300 | $1,359 |
| Orland Park | 57,916 | $98,910 | $367,200 | $1,440 |
| Tinley Park | 54,842 | $105,189 | $299,900 | $1,495 |
| Arbury Hills | 1,519 | $99,091 | $230,200 | — |
| Oak Forest | 26,805 | $91,990 | $255,100 | $1,328 |
| Palos Park | 4,816 | $121,696 | $464,700 | — |
| Mokena | 20,021 | $123,889 | $401,400 | $1,254 |
| Frankfort Square | 9,560 | $126,897 | $305,800 | $1,622 |
| Palos Heights | 12,152 | $108,740 | $367,100 | $2,558 |
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What is the median household income in Orland Hills, IL?
The median household income in Orland Hills is $122,039, 46% 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 Orland Hills?
The median home value in Orland Hills is $280,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Orland Hills?
The median gross rent in Orland Hills is $1,359 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Orland Hills, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in Orland Hills?
The median age in Orland Hills is 35.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Orland Hills?
The average commute to work in Orland Hills is 31 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Orland Hills?
The unemployment rate in Orland Hills is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Orland Hills?
36.3% of adults in Orland Hills 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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