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Oakwood Hills
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Oakwood Hills

#3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in McHenry County
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Oakwood Hills is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 2,714. Oakwood Hills is in McHenry County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Oakwood Hills offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Oakwood Hills there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Oakwood Hills and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Oakwood Hills are highly rated.
    About Oakwood Hills...
    Population
    2,714
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $229,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,400
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    Oakwood Hills Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      145.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      777.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Oakwood Hills

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $111,528
    National
    $69,021
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