What are the schools like in Olympia Fields, IL?

Olympia Fields is served primarily by Matteson ESD 162. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Olympia Fields?

The median household income in Olympia Fields, IL is $98,659 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.5%.

What is the weather like in Olympia Fields, IL?

Olympia Fields has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Olympia Fields, IL affordable or expensive?

Olympia Fields's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Olympia Fields is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $275,500 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Olympia Fields, IL?

Olympia Fields has a violent crime rate of 223.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4427.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Olympia Fields, IL a Good Place to Live?

Olympia Fields is a small town of 4,922 in Illinois, with a median household income of $98,659 and a 10.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Olympia Fields stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Olympia Fields is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Olympia Fields 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

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

Metric	Olympia Fields, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$275,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,659	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Olympia Fields's violent crime rate is 223.6 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

223.6 /100k

Property Crime

4427.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Olympia Fields is served primarily by Matteson ESD 162. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Olympia Fields, IL	National Avg
School District	Matteson ESD 162	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Olympia Fields sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Olympia Fields, IL
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	42.1"
Annual Snowfall	28.2"

Demographics

Metric	Olympia Fields, IL	National Avg
Population	4,922	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	15.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	79.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	27.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Flossmoor, IL 1 mi Park Forest, IL 3 mi Matteson, IL 3 mi Homewood, IL 3 mi Chicago Heights, IL 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Olympia Fields

Olympia Fields, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60461

Olympia Fields vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olympia Fields, IL affordable or expensive?

Olympia Fields's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Olympia Fields roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $275,500 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Olympia Fields, IL?

Olympia Fields's violent crime rate is 223.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4427.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Olympia Fields?

Public schools in Olympia Fields are operated by Matteson ESD 162. The district has 3 elementary, 3 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 43.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Olympia Fields, IL a good place to live?

Olympia Fields, IL has a population of 4,922, a median household income of $98,659, and an unemployment rate of 10.5%. 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 Olympia Fields?

Olympia Fields averages 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches with about 28.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Olympia Fields?

Olympia Fields, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60461.

What is the population of Olympia Fields?

The population of Olympia Fields, Illinois is 4,922 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Olympia Fields?

Key numbers for living in Olympia Fields: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $275,500, median household income $98,659, crime index 120 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Olympia Fields side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.