Apartments for rent in Oak Brook, IL

Oak Brook, Illinois is a small town with just over 8,000 residents. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (35%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 51, the town's residents skew notablyolder than most cities in Illinois. The majority of residents own their homes in Oak Brook, and 10% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs could be a factor, as the average rent of $1,471 per month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,052.

Oak Brook residents have an average commute of about 33 minutes, longer than nearly 80% of cities in Illinois. Driving is the typical way to get to work, opted for by 35% of workers, while public transit isn't used much. Not many workers commute on foot.

Compared to the national average (7%), Oak Brook has a large number of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 15% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctorate. In addition, 23% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Many Oak Brook residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and retail. Together, these industries make up 17% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in management, as 9% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Oak Brook workers take home an average annual income of about $130K, about $53,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).