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Oak Brook, IL


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Oak Brook, Illinois

Introduction to Oak Brook, Illinois

Oak Brook, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 8 miles W of Berwyn, Illinois and 15 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. About 8,702 people live in Oak Brook.

Oak Brook History

Oak Brook was first settled in by Europeans in 1898 and was officially incorporated as a village in 1958. Paul Butler, a descendant of the town’s first of settlers, played a pivotal role in the incorporation of the community. Oak Brook expanded from its original limits by acquiring more land from neighboring communities.

Oak Brook and nearby Attractions

  • Graue Mill and Museum
  • Lincoln Park
  • Brookfield Zoo
  • Czechoslovak Heritage Museum
  • Fullersburg Woods

Things To Do In Oak Brook

Kiddieland Amusement Park, the Whirly Ball Amusement Park and Stella’s Baseball Batting Range are popular local recreational spots, especially among children. The Oak Park Festival Theater holds regular programs and shows, while those interested in history can visit museums like the Ray A. Kroc Museum and the Graue Mill and Museum. Local festivals include the Fine Arts Festival and Highland Games. The Willow Crest Golf Course and the Fresh Meadow Golf Course are the local golf courses.

Oak Brook Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is nearby.

Oak Brook Higher Education

Local colleges and universities include Elmhurst College, the College of DuPage, the Devry Institute of Technology and Wheaton College.

High Points

Oak Brook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyOak Brook Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyOak Brook People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyOak Brook Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyOak Brook Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyOak Brook College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyOak Brook Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 14%Oak Brook Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Oak Brook Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Oak Brook, IL

Comparing Oak Brook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity89
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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