Population 62,412 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Orland Park
Household size in Orland Park
| Period | Orland Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, Orland Park sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.75 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Orland Park
| Period | Orland Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.2, Orland Park is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.4, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Orland Park
| Period | Orland Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Orland Park: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Orland Park
Renters in Orland Park
| Period | Orland Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Orland Park is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (42.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Orland Park
| Period | Orland Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in Orland Park are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Orland Park
| Period | Orland Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Orland Park are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Orland Park has newer homes than at least four in five Illinois cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Orland Park
| Period | Orland Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,150 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,356 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,496 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,803 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$654 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Orland Park costs $1,803 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $654 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Orland Park
Bachelor's degrees in Orland Park
| Period | Orland Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.4% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.9% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.8% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Orland Park: 47.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.5 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Orland Park
| Period | Orland Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.4% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Orland Park is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Orland Park
| Period | Orland Park | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Orland Park runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Orland Park compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orland Park | 2.59 | 45.2 | 6.9% | 12.5% | 5.4% | 1987 | $1,803 | 47.8% | 94.2% | 4.6% |
| Orland Hills | 2.61 | 39.8 | 10.8% | 21.7% | 3.0% | 1984 | $1,954 | 35.0% | 96.5% | 7.0% |
| Palos Park | 2.55 | 53.3 | 2.2% | 9.9% | 12.4% | 1983 | $2,516 | 51.3% | 94.4% | 3.0% |
| Tinley Park | 2.55 | 45.0 | 6.9% | 13.1% | 4.3% | 1985 | $1,576 | 35.5% | 95.5% | 5.8% |
| Homer Glen | 3.00 | 43.4 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 1989 | $2,000 | 41.0% | 92.4% | 4.3% |
| Palos Heights | 2.44 | 48.5 | 2.8% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 1976 | $2,366 | 42.0% | 96.4% | 4.0% |
| Oak Forest | 2.65 | 41.8 | 9.4% | 18.4% | 4.9% | 1977 | $1,387 | 31.9% | 94.3% | 5.2% |
| Mokena | 2.82 | 42.7 | 5.6% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 1993 | $1,465 | 42.0% | 97.5% | 4.4% |
| Sag Bridge | 2.11 | 48.9 | 2.3% | 33.4% | 6.0% | 1988 | $719 | 33.6% | 97.1% | 1.5% |
| Crestwood | 1.98 | 51.8 | 6.6% | 23.0% | 5.9% | 1979 | $1,357 | 27.5% | 92.4% | 7.3% |
| Palos Hills | 2.43 | 42.6 | 11.8% | 24.6% | 5.9% | 1979 | $1,348 | 27.7% | 86.4% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Orland Park. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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