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Olympia Fields
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Olympia Fields is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 4,949. Olympia Fields is in Cook County. Living in Olympia Fields offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Olympia Fields there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Olympia Fields and residents tend to be liberal.

About

About Olympia Fields...
Population
4,949

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$239,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,861
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    15%
  • Own
    85%
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Olympia Fields Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    41.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    20.9
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    83.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    104.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    125.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    9,769.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    335.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    6%
  • 35-44 years
    9%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    29%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    27%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Olympia Fields

Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$95,946
National
$69,021

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