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Orland Park.
About
Life in Orland Park
If you're considering Orland Park, understand you're looking at a solidly middle-to-upper-class suburb that feels more mature and settled than cutting-edge. The median household income hovers around $99,000, and home values sit in the $367,000 range, making it accessible compared to closer-in Chicago suburbs but still requiring serious financial commitment. The job market includes finance, retail, healthcare, and services, though most people commute—expect about 34 minutes on average, which is manageable but worth factoring in.
Orland Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
15.6%
Broadband Internet
93.2%
of households
Population Growth
-1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.6% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in Orland Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Orland Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (17.6%), and 7.6% of residents speak Arabic at home.
Under 18
20.8%
of residents
65 and Older
24.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
57.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Orland Park
In Orland Park, rent runs 13% above the IL average, and home values are 39% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,524
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $410,573 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Orland Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Orland Park is 0.5 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Orland Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute33.8 min avg
How Orland Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Orland Park, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 24 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 97% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Orland Park runs 97% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
8.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
995
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Orland Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes Orland Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cook County, county-wide
Orland Park is about 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes Orland Park, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
Orland Park is about 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Orland Park has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.2"
Annual Snowfall
38.8"
Hot Days/Year
45
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
131
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 15°F | 2.30" |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 2.00" |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 2.50" |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 4.14" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.98" |
| Jun | 84°F | 60°F | 4.65" |
| Jul | 90°F | 64°F | 4.10" |
| Aug | 87°F | 63°F | 4.46" |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 3.68" |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 2.73" |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 2.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Orland Park
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Orland Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Palos Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Palos Heights
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 7.7 mi away · New Lenox
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · New Lenox
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Orland Park
Orland Park's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Orland Park (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,015 students · in-state tuition $40,700 · 64% graduate · median earnings $59,389 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,096 students · in-state tuition $39,080 · 62% graduate · median earnings $64,661 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,223 students · in-state tuition $38,900 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,137 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 820 students · in-state tuition $21,205 · 65% graduate · median earnings $60,507 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 200 students · in-state tuition $17,900 · 73% graduate · median earnings $46,609 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Orland Park
Orland Park has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
40 mi awayPublic Libraries in Orland Park
Orland Park Public Library
14921 South Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park
Cities Near Orland Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Orland Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Orland Park FAQ
Is Orland Park, Illinois affordable?⌄
Orland Park's median rent is $1,440/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $98,910/year. Median home value is $367,200.
Is Orland Park, Illinois safe?⌄
Orland Park's violent crime rate was 9 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 995 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Orland Park, Illinois?⌄
Orland Park has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Orland Park, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Orland Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,440/month and median household income is $98,910/year. The median home value is $367,200. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Orland Park, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Orland Park is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from