What are the schools like in Oakbrook Terrace, IL?

Oakbrook Terrace is served primarily by Salt Creek SD 48. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Oakbrook Terrace?

The median household income in Oakbrook Terrace, IL is $68,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Oakbrook Terrace, IL?

Oakbrook Terrace has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

Oakbrook Terrace, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Oakbrook Terrace, IL affordable or expensive?

Oakbrook Terrace's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oakbrook Terrace is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $355,800 and the median rent is $1,892 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Oakbrook Terrace, IL?

Oakbrook Terrace has a violent crime rate of 224.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2657.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oakbrook Terrace, IL a Good Place to Live?

Oakbrook Terrace is a small town of 2,695 in Illinois, with a median household income of $68,125 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Oakbrook Terrace stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oakbrook Terrace is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oakbrook Terrace city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Oakbrook Terrace's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oakbrook Terrace costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Oakbrook Terrace, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$355,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,892	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	27.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Oakbrook Terrace's violent crime rate is 224.6 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

224.6 /100k

Property Crime

2657.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Oakbrook Terrace is served primarily by Salt Creek SD 48. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Oakbrook Terrace, IL	National Avg
School District	Salt Creek SD 48	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oakbrook Terrace sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.7"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Oakbrook Terrace, IL	National Avg
Population	2,695	—
Median Age	34.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	12.7%	6.3%
Under 18	12.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Oakbrook Terrace vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakbrook Terrace, IL affordable or expensive?

Oakbrook Terrace's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Oakbrook Terrace roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $355,800 and median rent is $1,892/month.

What is the crime rate in Oakbrook Terrace, IL?

Oakbrook Terrace's violent crime rate is 224.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2657.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oakbrook Terrace?

Public schools in Oakbrook Terrace are operated by Salt Creek SD 48. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 58.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Oakbrook Terrace, IL a good place to live?

Oakbrook Terrace, IL has a population of 2,695, a median household income of $68,125, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Oakbrook Terrace?

Oakbrook Terrace averages 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Oakbrook Terrace?

The population of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois is 2,695 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oakbrook Terrace?

Key numbers for living in Oakbrook Terrace: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $355,800, median household income $68,125, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oakbrook Terrace side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.