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Is Orland Park a Good Place to Live? Orland Park, Illinois: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Orland Park ranks #170 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #82 of 524 smaller cities and #13 of 29 in Illinois. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (9 per 100,000, #1 of 442) and low poverty (7.3%, #125 of 524), and trails on long commutes (33.8 min, #483 of 524).
Orland Park by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Orland Park's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Orland Park?
Orland Park's cost of living index is 103.6, 4% above the US level of 100 and #889 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,440/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $413,308, 39% above the typical Illinois home ($297,573).
| Measure | Orland Park | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 103.6#889 of 1,308 | 99 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $413,308#655 of 1,187 | $297,573 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,759/mo#979 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $367,200#704 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,440/mo#671 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.7x#469 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 17.5%#197 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Orland Park housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Orland Park is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro.
Illinois housing market →Is Orland Park safe?
Orland Park recorded 9 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 98% below the US rate of 373 and 98% below Illinois's 393. That ranks #2 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #1 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Orland Park Police Department. Property crime runs 995 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Orland Park | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 9#2 of 1,083 | 393 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 995#214 of 1,083 | 1,680 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Orland Park?
The median household in Orland Park earns $98,910, 29% above the US figure of $76,827 and 26% above Illinois ($78,304). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.2%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Orland Park | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $98,910#354 of 1,312 | $78,304 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 4.1%#522 of 1,058 | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.3%#264 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -0.1%#723 of 1,132 | +0.3% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Orland Park?
The median resident of Orland Park is 46.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 45.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #341 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 85.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Orland Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 46.3 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 45.4%#341 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 85.8% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Orland Park's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Orland Park; its public schools have 14.4 students per teacher and spend $20,760 per pupil. 26.8% of adults are obese and 10.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Orland Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 14.4#362 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $20,760#172 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 26.8%#216 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.3%#460 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 13.6%#94 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 6.7%#218 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 8,977 students are enrolled in Orland Park's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Orland Park?
The average commute in Orland Park is 33.8 minutes (Illinois 25); 3.4% of workers take transit and 16.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Orland Park scores 10.8 of 20 (above average walkable), #609 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 74.6°F and winters 27°F, with 41.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Orland Park | IllinoisIL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 33.8 min#1244 of 1,312 | 25 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 17.4%#1261 of 1,312 | 10.6% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 69.4% | 68.6% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 3.4% | 7% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 16.9% | 12.1% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 10.8#609 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Illinois is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33.1 | 14.7 | 2.3 |
| Feb | 36.9 | 17.6 | 2 |
| Mar | 48.6 | 27.9 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 62 | 39.2 | 4.1 |
| May | 73.3 | 49.6 | 5 |
| Jun | 84.1 | 59.8 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 89.5 | 64.1 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 86.7 | 63.4 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 79.8 | 55 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 65.2 | 42.5 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 49.8 | 31.2 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 38.2 | 21.1 | 2.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Little Red School Hse.
| Measure | Orland Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 51.4°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 74.6°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 27°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 41.4 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Little Red School Hse.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Orland Park?
Cook County's air had a median air quality index of 53, and 41% of measured days were rated good; 25 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cook County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, tornado, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
| Measure | Orland Park | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 53#913 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 25#988 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.14%#592 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Cook County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Cook County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.11% | 76% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.012% | 60% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0038% | 59% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0011% | 37% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Orland Park compare with similar-size cities?
Orland Park is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #82 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 57,916.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orland Park, ILPop. 57,916 | #170 | 65.3 | $98,910 | $1,440/mo | 9 | 33.8 min |
| Springfield, OHPop. 58,190 | #1303 | 36.2 | $47,143 | $851/mo | 1,248 | 21.2 min |
| Royal Oak, MIPop. 57,950 | #94 | 68.6 | $101,109 | $1,381/mo | 153 | 23.8 min |
| Bowie, MDPop. 57,926 | #189 | 64.8 | $141,995 | $2,330/mo | 205 | 34.8 min |
| Kannapolis, NCPop. 57,890 | #512 | 57.9 | $73,836 | $1,319/mo | 170 | 26.2 min |
| Brookhaven, GAPop. 57,855 | #167 | 65.4 | $117,663 | $1,882/mo | 265 | 25.1 min |
| Lacey, WAPop. 57,737 | #449 | 59.0 | $90,625 | $1,870/mo | 220 | 25.4 min |
| Lancaster, PAPop. 57,719 | #634 | 56.1 | $63,690 | $1,240/mo | 374 | 23.6 min |
| Pocatello, IDPop. 57,635 | #689 | 55.1 | $60,418 | $948/mo | 331 | 16.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Orland Park compare with the rest of Illinois?
Orland Park ranks #13 of the 29 Illinois cities we track, with a score of 65.3 against Illinois's statewide 52. Its households earn 26% above the Illinois median. Violent crime is 98% below the statewide rate. Homes are 39% above the typical Illinois home.
| City | Rank in IL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naperville, ILPop. 150,692 | #1 | 73.2 | $155,105 | $1,885/mo | 70 |
| Wheaton, ILPop. 53,557 | #2 | 72.0 | $120,008 | $1,799/mo | 34 |
| Arlington Heights, ILPop. 76,005 | #3 | 70.8 | $116,723 | $1,760/mo | 43 |
| Evanston, ILPop. 76,340 | #4 | 69.6 | $96,434 | $1,762/mo | 115 |
| Des Plaines, ILPop. 59,156 | #5 | 69.4 | $97,875 | $1,606/mo | 108 |
| Mount Prospect, ILPop. 55,472 | #6 | 69.2 | $101,720 | $1,502/mo | 56 |
| Oak Park, ILPop. 53,292 | #7 | 69.2 | $110,820 | $1,593/mo | 236 |
| Skokie, ILPop. 66,219 | #8 | 68.7 | $95,337 | $1,552/mo | 151 |
| Hoffman Estates, ILPop. 51,175 | #9 | 68.0 | $106,806 | $1,734/mo | 75 |
| Schaumburg, ILPop. 76,868 | #10 | 67.0 | $97,514 | $1,812/mo | 68 |
| Palatine, ILPop. 66,293 | #11 | 66.5 | $97,819 | $1,549/mo | 86 |
| Tinley Park, ILPop. 54,842 | #12 | 65.7 | $105,189 | $1,495/mo | 93 |
| Orland Park, ILPop. 57,916 | #13 | 65.3 | $98,910 | $1,440/mo | 9 |
| Bolingbrook, ILPop. 74,096 | #14 | 63.8 | $108,400 | $1,749/mo | 220 |
| Bloomington, ILPop. 78,907 | #15 | 62.2 | $77,384 | $1,050/mo | 318 |
| Oak Lawn, ILPop. 56,861 | #16 | 61.7 | $83,911 | $1,335/mo | 73 |
| Berwyn, ILPop. 55,595 | #17 | 60.5 | $78,408 | $1,215/mo | 161 |
The top 10 of the 29 and the cities ranked either side of Orland Park among the Illinois cities we track, by overall score. Illinois statewide: median income $78,304, violent crime 393 per 100,000.
How is Orland Park's score calculated?
Orland Park scores 65.3 out of 100, #170 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Illinois's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Orland Park. Similar-size median 55.5.
62.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Orland Park's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
96.4 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Orland Park. Similar-size median 58.9.
73.1 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Orland Park's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
72.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Orland Park's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
62.7 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Orland Park. Similar-size median 56.1.
69.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Orland Park. Similar-size median 42.4.
39.8 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Orland Park. Similar-size median 50.0.
41.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Orland Park's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
51.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
45.2 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Orland Park's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Orland Park has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Orland Park
Is Orland Park, IL a good place to live?
Orland Park ranks #170 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #82 of 524 smaller cities and #13 of 29 in Illinois. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (9 per 100,000, #1 of 442) and low poverty (7.3%, #125 of 524), and trails on long commutes (33.8 min, #483 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Orland Park?
Orland Park's cost of living index is 103.6, 4% above the US level of 100 and #889 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,440/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $413,308, 39% above the typical Illinois home ($297,573).
What is the crime rate in Orland Park?
Orland Park recorded 9 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 98% below the US rate of 373 and 98% below Illinois's 393. That ranks #2 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #1 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Orland Park Police Department. Property crime runs 995 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Orland Park?
The median household in Orland Park earns $98,910, 29% above the US figure of $76,827 and 26% above Illinois ($78,304). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.2%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Orland Park?
Median rent in Orland Park is $1,440/mo (Census), #671 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,759/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Orland Park?
Zillow's typical home value in Orland Park is $413,308, up 6.2% in a year, against $297,573 for Illinois and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $367,200.
How are the public schools in Orland Park?
There is no city graduation rate for Orland Park; its public schools have 14.4 students per teacher and spend $20,760 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Orland Park?
The average commute is 33.8 minutes, #1244 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25 minutes across Illinois. 17.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Orland Park?
Orland Park averages 51.4°F over the year, 74.6°F in summer and 27°F in winter, with 41.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Orland Park walkable?
Orland Park scores 10.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #609 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Orland Park at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Cook County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, tornado, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.14% of building value, lower than 56% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Orland Park?
Cook County's air had a median air quality index of 53, and 41% of measured days were rated good; 25 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Orland Park?
Orland Park has 57,916 residents. The median resident of Orland Park is 46.3 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 45.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #341 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 85.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Orland Park compare with the rest of Illinois?
Orland Park ranks #13 of the 29 Illinois cities we track, with a score of 65.3 against Illinois's statewide 52. Its households earn 26% above the Illinois median. Violent crime is 98% below the statewide rate. Homes are 39% above the typical Illinois home.
What cities are similar in size to Orland Park?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Orland Park's population of 57,916 are Springfield, OH (#1303 overall), Royal Oak, MI (#94 overall), Bowie, MD (#189 overall), Kannapolis, NC (#512 overall), and Brookhaven, GA (#167 overall). Orland Park is #170.