Oak Lawn, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
57,098 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,493 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$267,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$870 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,192 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
6
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
5
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 24
Feb 2 7 28
Mar 3 4 38
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 40
Dec 2 8 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, IL State Senate District 18, IL State House District 36, IL
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Schools

Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Sward Elem School
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
St Gerald School
<1 miles, N
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Colleges

Cameo Beauty Academy
<1 miles, E • 1 star
Saint Xavier University
2 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Little Company of Mary Hospital
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
Palos Community Hospital
4 miles, W • 4.1 star
Holy Cross Hospital
5 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
74 miles, E • 1.4 star
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