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Chicago

Green Oaks

#14 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
  • 8 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    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
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
    Green Oaks is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 3,851. 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
    3,851
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $555,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,125
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      2%
    • Own
      98%
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    Green Oaks Rankings

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    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
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      3%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      20%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      31%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%
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    Working in Green Oaks

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $161,094
    National
    $55,322
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      Green Oaks Reviews

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      Green Oaks is a nice place to live. There are excellent schools and the community has a friendly atmosphere. There are many opportunities for work and volunteer experience.
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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.
      There are an abundance of restaurants in the area, constantly giving people the opportunity to try something new.
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