The Town FilesGreen Oaks, Illinois
Village in Lake County · population 4,128 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $673,100
- Household income
- $147,614
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 46.2
Green Oaks is a village of 4,128 people in Lake County, Illinois. The median home is worth $673,100, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Illinois towns, better for young professionals than 98% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 95% of Illinois towns.
How Green Oaks ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Green Oaks is worth $673,100, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $147,614, which is more affordable than 1% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,356 a month. 71.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Green Oaks | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $673,100 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,356 | $960 |
| Median household income | $147,614 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 71.7% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Green Oaks
| People | Green Oaks | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.0% | — |
| Work from home | 27.6% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 90.4% |
Weather in Green Oaks
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 16.0°F. About 35.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.1 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green Oaks since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on September 28, 1972 about 2.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 18, 1967.
Severe weather in Lake County since 1996
Lake County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lake County
Lake County had 329,354 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $91,042 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Green Oaks itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Towns near Green Oaks
- North Chicago, IL2.9 mi · 30,759 people · home $159,600
- Libertyville, IL3.0 mi · 20,579 people · home $512,000
- Lake Bluff, IL3.2 mi · 5,616 people · home $776,700
- Park City, IL3.8 mi · 7,885 people · home $57,400
- Gurnee, IL5.0 mi · 30,706 people · home $344,300
- Gages Lake, IL5.1 mi · 10,637 people · home $310,500
- Vernon Hills, IL5.2 mi · 26,850 people · home $412,300
- Waukegan, IL5.2 mi · 89,321 people · home $190,900
Green Oaks questions
Is Green Oaks, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Green Oaks scores better for retirees than 99% of Illinois towns and quieter than 36%. 25.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.2).
How much does a house cost in Green Oaks?
The median owner-occupied home in Green Oaks is valued at $673,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $147,614, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,356 a month.
What is the weather like in Green Oaks?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 16.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.3 inches of precipitation a year and 43.1 inches of snow.
Does Green Oaks get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Green Oaks since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on September 28, 1972. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)