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Oak Lawn, IL

Oak Lawn, IL.

Population: 56,861 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Oak Lawn, IL is $301,388 — up 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,744/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with cold wave, heat wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$301,388

Typical home value

+6.1%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$301,388
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+14.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.2%
10-year appreciation
+77.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$301,388
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$285,000
Median list price
$279,450
Median price per sqft
$204
1-year sale-price change
-4.2%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
199
For-sale inventory
235
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
204
1-year forecast
+3.2%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
85

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,744/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,011/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Atwood Heights SD 125, CHSD 218, Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123
Schools include
Lawn Manor School, H L Richards High Sch(Campus), J Covington Elem School, J M Hannum Elem School, Kolmar Avenue Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · heat wave: Very High · ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
86
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
1.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lake Calumet Cluster (9.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.6 in
Annual snowfall
38.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
149
Days with Moderate air quality
191
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
168

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
414
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
269,685
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
265,923

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (8 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ADVOCATE CHRIST HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
100
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29,533 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
58.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.0%
Median annual property tax
$6,160
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,284,919
Average weekly wage
$1,756
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,969

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Oak LawnState medianUS median
Typical home value$301,388$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$285,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,744/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,160$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Oak Lawn, IL?
$301,388.
What is the median sale price in Oak Lawn, IL?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Oak Lawn, IL?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Oak Lawn, IL?
Typical rent: $1,744/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oak Lawn, IL?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Oak Lawn, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Oak Lawn, IL. 86 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Oak Lawn, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oak Lawn, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oak Lawn, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oak Lawn, IL?
13 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Oak Lawn, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 17.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Oak Lawn, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Oak Lawn, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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