Cost of Living in Orland Hills, IL

Population 6,758 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

93
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Orland Hills a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $263,000.

Located 15 miles east of Joliet, Orland Hills falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Joliet's $249,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 86
Rent 104

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Orland Hills

The median home value in Orland Hills is $262,600 — 14% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,373/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $118,281/year is 59% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Illinois's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Orland Hills has a cost of living index of 93 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 7% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$262,600
14% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$407,240
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,373/mo
4% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$651
1 BR
$741
2 BR
$899
3 BR
$1,196
4 BR
$1,364
Owner-occupied 76.8%
Renter-occupied 23.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,373
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,987/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
35.6 min
32% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.4%
Carpooled
10.6%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
1.2%
Work from home
14.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 2.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$118,281
59% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,874
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
4% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Labor Force Participation
73.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.0%
Graduate degree 11.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.1
Male median age 33
Female median age 40.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
28.5%
Good air days/yr
223
Max AQI recorded
252
PM2.5 days
97
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Orland Hills, IL?

Orland Hills has a cost index of 93 (100 = national average). It is 7% below the national average.

What is average rent in Orland Hills, IL?

The median gross rent in Orland Hills is $1,373 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Orland Hills?

The median home value in Orland Hills is $262,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Orland Hills?

The median household income in Orland Hills is $118,281 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Orland Hills, IL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Orland Hills is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Orland Hills, IL affordable?

Orland Hills is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 93 (100 = US average).

Orland Hills at a Glance

Population
6,758
Median Income
$118,281
Home Value
$262,600
Median Rent
$1,373/mo
Unemployment
5.0%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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