Orland Park, IL

Orland Park, Illinois

Orland Park, Illinois, in Cook county, is 19 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Orland Park is home to some 51,077 residents.

The People and Families of Orland Park

In Orland Park, about 64% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Orland Park are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orland Park had a median family income of $77,507. More so than most places, the people in Orland Park generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the village with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in Orland Park are poor than in most places in Illinois. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Orland Park.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($30,430) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Orland Park. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Orland Park Housing

According to the 2000 census, 91% of the housing in Orland Park was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the village have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Orland Park, 90% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the village.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 13%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Orland Park, IL

Comparing Orland Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Orland Park Almanac

Orland Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Orland Park Public Libraries

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Orland Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Orland Park residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Orland Park

Orland Park High Schools (2004)

CARL SANDBURG HIGH SCHOOL
13300 LAGRANGE RD
708-671-3100
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 3,401 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Orland Park Colleges

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Robert Morris College

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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