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Oakwood Hills, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 14 miles NW of Palatine, Illinois (center to center) and 40 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the village are in the Chicago metropolitan area. Oakwood Hills has a population of 2,194.
In Oakwood Hills, about 70% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Oakwood Hills. "Full house" describes much of the households in the village, with the many large families there. Oakwood Hills is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in the village.
In 2000, Oakwood Hills had a median family income of $70,875. Oakwood Hills is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Oakwood Hills benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the village.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Oakwood Hills, 94% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Oakwood Hills has higher property taxes than most places in Illinois, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Oakwood Hills, 90% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the village use public transportation more than most people in similar villages.
Oakwood Hills strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Oakwood Hills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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