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Oak Lawn, IL


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Oak Lawn, Illinois

Introduction to Oak Lawn, Illinois

Oak Lawn, Illinois, in Cook county, is 11 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is in the Chicago area. There are 55,245 residents in Oak Lawn.

Oak Lawn History

The area now known as Oak Lawn was originally called Black Oaks Grove. Julian Hatch, a land broker, purchased the land in 1842. John Simpson, a farmer, was the first settler of Oak Lawn. The first school was established around 1860. It was officially incorporated in 1909. Oak Lawn adopted a city manager form of government in 1953.

Oak Lawn and nearby Attractions

  • Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
  • Bronzeville Children's Museum
  • Hollywood Park - Crestwood
  • Brookfield Zoo
  • William W. Powers State Recreation Area
  • Chicago Portage National Historic Site

Things To Do In Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn boasts of more than 300 acres of parks, playgrounds, and open land including Centennial Park, Lewandowski Park, Worthbrook Park, Columbus Manor Park, Oak Meadows Park, and Wolfe Wildlife Refuge. The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn and the Arcade Amusement are ideal for a day trip with family and friends. You can also enjoy shopping at Oak Lawn Shopping Center and State Road Plaza Shopping Center.

Oak Lawn Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is nearby.

Oak Lawn Higher Education

Facilities for higher studies are offered by City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J Daley College, Loyola University Chicago, Lincoln Technical Institute, and Moraine Valley Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Oak Lawn Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Oak Lawn Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 18%Oak Lawn Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Oak Lawn, IL

Comparing Oak Lawn 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
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity28
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work26
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents52
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

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