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Houses in Oak Lawn, IL (Cook County) — Census median home value $267,900, county listing prices up about 2.2% over the past year. Market data for Oak Lawn houses and the broader area.
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Oak Lawn, IL is in Cook County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Oak Lawn and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 57,098, with a median household income of $82,493. Census data puts Oak Lawn houses at a median value of $267,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Cook County's current median listing price runs $352,450, up about 2.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
Oak Lawn housing market
Oak Lawn is in Cook County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Oak Lawn and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$267,900
Population (Census ACS)
57,098
Median household income
$82,493
County price trend (2025)
5.52% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Oak Lawn market snapshot
Population
57,098
County
Cook County
Median Household Income
$82,493
Median Home Value (city)
$267,900
Median Listing Price (Cook County)
$352,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,310/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Oak Lawn's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $267,900. Separately, Cook County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $352,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Cook County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.52% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Oak Lawn has an estimated population of 57,098 and a median household income of $82,493, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Oak Lawn's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Chicago Ridge, Hometown, Burbank, Evergreen Park, Worth, Alsip, Bridgeview, Merrionette Park, Palos Hills, Bedford Park, Hickory Hills, Palos Heights, Justice, Crestwood, Palos Park, Blue Island.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Willowbrook (~10.4 mi), Darien (~12.0 mi), Clarendon Hills (~12.0 mi), Westmont (~12.6 mi), Arbury Hills (~13.2 mi), Oak Brook (~13.4 mi), Frankfort Square (~13.5 mi), Mokena (~14.3 mi), Marley (~14.5 mi), Oakbrook Terrace (~14.7 mi), Downers Grove (~14.9 mi), Lockport Heights (~15.3 mi), Bonnie Brae (~16.5 mi), Villa Park (~16.6 mi), Lockport (~16.6 mi), Lombard (~17.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Oak Lawn data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
57,098
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$267,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$82,493
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,310
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.52%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$352,450
Census place type
village
County
Cook County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
8.57 sq mi
Census GEOID
1754820
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Oak Lawn
Schools
City of Chicago SD 299 — 644 schools, 321,666 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cook addresses may be served by City of Chicago SD 299, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Oak Lawn FAQ
What are houses worth in Oak Lawn, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Oak Lawn at $267,900. Cook County's current median listing price runs $352,450, up about 2.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Oak Lawn, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Oak Lawn, Census ACS data shows a median value of $267,900. Active listing prices in Cook County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Oak Lawn, IL?
Oak Lawn houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cook County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Oak Lawn, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Oak Lawn's population at approximately 57,098.
What's the median rent in Oak Lawn, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Oak Lawn at approximately $1,310 per month.
What is the median household income in Oak Lawn, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Oak Lawn at approximately $82,493.
Is the Oak Lawn housing market growing?
Cook County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.52% annual change in 2025.
Is Oak Lawn, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Oak Lawn's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Oak Lawn, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest City of Chicago SD 299 for many Oak Lawn addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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