Cost of Living in Oak Lawn, IL
Population 56,861 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates
The median rent in Oak Lawn, IL is $1,335/month, 5% higher than the Illinois median and 6% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $281,200, 15% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $83,911 a year, about the same as the state median.
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Oak Lawn vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Oak Lawn | Illinois | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,335 | $1,274 | $1,413 |
| Median home value | $281,200 | $263,300 | $332,700 |
| Median household income | $83,911 | $83,390 | $80,734 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.5% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.6% | 37.8% | 35.7% |
| Poverty rate | 9.6% | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
| Median age | 40.3 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
FAQ
What is the average rent in Oak Lawn, IL?
The median gross rent in Oak Lawn, IL is $1,335 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
How much do I need to earn to live in Oak Lawn, IL?
Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $53,400 a year in gross income.
Is Oak Lawn, IL expensive to live in?
Rent there is 6% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.4 times the median household income.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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