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Crime in Oak Lawn summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oak Lawn. Key points include:
There were 1,048 total crimes in Oak Lawn in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Lawn is 1,907.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Lawn is 180.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Lawn is 1,726.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oak Lawn is -10.01% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Oak Lawn Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oak Lawn / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,048 | 1,907.1 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 99 | 180.2 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 3.6 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 24 | 43.7 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 53 | 96.4 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 949 | 1,726.9 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 189 | 343.9 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 635 | 1,155.5 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 125 | 227.5 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Oak Lawn summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oak Lawn. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oak Lawn is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oak Lawn is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Oak Lawn is $282,758.
The median income in Oak Lawn is $83,911.
Oak Lawn's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oak Lawn Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oak Lawn | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 119 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Oak Lawn, IL Weather
The average high in Oak Lawn is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 34.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oak Lawn |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Oak Lawn Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oak Lawn
The current population in Oak Lawn is 56,861. The population has increased 1.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56,861 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 57,098 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 57,665 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 58,032 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 55,432 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 55,936 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 56,420 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 56,754 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 56,774 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 56,980 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 56,969 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 56,765 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 56,524 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 56,187 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 55,830 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oak Lawn
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Oak Lawn is:
63.1% White with 35,856 White residents.
8.6% African American with 4,916 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 14 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 949 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 251 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 1,210 Two Or More residents.
24.0% Hispanic with 13,665 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oak Lawn | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.1% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.6% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Oak Lawn
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Oak Lawn is 51.1% female with 29,048 female residents.
Oak Lawn is 48.9% male with 27,812 male residents.
| Gender | Oak Lawn | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oak Lawn for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Oak Lawn completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Oak Lawn completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Oak Lawn completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Oak Lawn completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Oak Lawn completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Oak Lawn completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Oak Lawn completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Oak Lawn completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Oak Lawn completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oak Lawn | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oak Lawn, Illinois
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4.8% of households in Oak Lawn earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Oak Lawn earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.4% of households in Oak Lawn earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.2% of households in Oak Lawn earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in Oak Lawn earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.6% of households in Oak Lawn earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Oak Lawn earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.8% of households in Oak Lawn earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.5% of households in Oak Lawn earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.8% of households in Oak Lawn earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oak Lawn | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.8% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
