What are the schools like in Orland Hills, IL?

Orland Hills is served primarily by Cons HSD 230. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Orland Hills?

The median household income in Orland Hills, IL is $92,830 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Orland Hills, IL?

Orland Hills has an average high temperature of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Orland Hills, IL affordable or expensive?

Orland Hills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Orland Hills is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $245,300 and the median rent is $1,367 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Orland Hills, IL?

Orland Hills has a violent crime rate of 347.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2418.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Orland Hills, IL a Good Place to Live?

Orland Hills is a small town of 6,842 in Illinois, with a median household income of $92,830 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Orland Hills stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Orland Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Orland Hills 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

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

Metric	Orland Hills, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$245,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,367	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,830	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Orland Hills's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

347.2 /100k

Property Crime

2418.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Orland Hills is served primarily by Cons HSD 230. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Orland Hills, IL	National Avg
School District	Cons HSD 230	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Orland Hills sees average highs of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 41.2 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Orland Hills, IL
Average High — January	33.1°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	41.2"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Orland Hills, IL	National Avg
Population	6,842	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	10.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orland Park, IL 1 mi Tinley Park, IL 2 mi Arbury Hills, IL 4 mi Mokena, IL 5 mi Oak Forest, IL 5 mi

Orland Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orland Hills, IL affordable or expensive?

Orland Hills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Orland Hills roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $245,300 and median rent is $1,367/month.

What is the crime rate in Orland Hills, IL?

Orland Hills's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2418.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Orland Hills?

Public schools in Orland Hills are operated by Cons HSD 230. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Orland Hills, IL a good place to live?

Orland Hills, IL has a population of 6,842, a median household income of $92,830, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Orland Hills?

Orland Hills averages 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.2 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Orland Hills?

The population of Orland Hills, Illinois is 6,842 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Orland Hills?

Key numbers for living in Orland Hills: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $245,300, median household income $92,830, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Orland Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.