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Green Oaks

#7 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Illinois
  • 7 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Green Oaks is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 3,855. Green Oaks is in Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Green Oaks offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Green Oaks there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Green Oaks tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Green Oaks are highly rated.
    About Green Oaks...
    Population
    3,855

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $556,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,001
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      0%
    • Own
      100%
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    Green Oaks Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      4%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      20%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      32%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Green Oaks

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $163,229
    National
    $55,322
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      Green Oaks Reviews

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      It's Illinois weather, so anything can happen. Winters are long and cold and summers can be brutal, so the opportunities for anything to happen are endless.
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      There are an abundance of restaurants in the area, constantly giving people the opportunity to try something new.
      There are plenty of local businesses in town with most of them being either restaurants or beauty salons.