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Oak Brook, IL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Oak Brook
Oak Brook is a village in DuPage County and Cook County, Illinois, in the western Chicagoland area. Oak Brook is a close-knit community with a high quality of living and plenty of…
Oak Brook is a village in DuPage County and Cook County, Illinois, in the western Chicagoland area. Oak Brook is a close-knit community with a high quality of living and plenty of local pride. The high quality of living and nearness to larger metro areas attract retirees looking for 55+ communities in Oak Brook.
Climate and Geography
The climate in Oak Brook is humid continental, which is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Residents can expect an average amount of rainfall, higher-than-average snowfall, and approximately 188 sunny days throughout the year.
Northern Illinois is situated in the Interior Plains region of the country. The Interior Plains Region consists primarily of low-elevation prairies, grasslands, and wetlands that were shaped by ancient glacial activity. Oak Brook and the surrounding area is mostly residential, suburban neighborhoods interspersed with large parks and nature preserves.
Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment
Fun things to do in Oak Brook include:
- Graue Mill & Museum
- Mayslake Peabody Estate
- Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
- Martin Lawrence Gallery
- Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
- Oakbrook Center
- Pinstripes
- First Folio Theater
There are many clubs and organizations in Oak Brook like Willow Crest Golf Club, a polo club and tennis club.Â
Popular outdoor recreation activities include hiking, biking, and bird watching at one of the nearby natural spaces such as Morton Arboretum or Bemis Woods.
Additionally, the village has easy access to the city of Chicago via car or the Metra train. Which provides easy opportunities for day trips or weekend getaways to enjoy everything the Windy City has to offer.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Oak Brook is higher than the state and national average. This is primarily due to high housing and transportation costs, while other factors like health care and utilities are lower.
The effective income tax rate is 4.95 percent for single filers and 4.63 percent for joint filers. Retirement income like Social Security benefits are not taxed. Other retirement income like railroad retirement benefits, qualified employee benefit plans, government retirement plans, and military pensions are also exempt.
Health Care
Oak Brook 55+ community residents have a variety of options for health and wellness. Hospitals such as high performing Amita Health Adventist Medical Center-Hinsdale is only two miles away from Oak Brook in Hinsdale. Other highly acclaimed hospitals include Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Oak Brook, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Oak Brook has 78 homes, the largest has 199 homes, and the average communities consists of 138 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Oak Brook. All 2 55+ communities in Oak Brook are gated. For instance, Forest Gate is a gated communities with 78 homes, and Briarwood Lakes is another gated communities with 199 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Oak Brook stay on the market for around 151 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $930,242, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Briarwood Lakes average around $930,242.
62 communities near Oak Brook
369 homes near Oak Brook
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,566 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,285 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,696 sq ft
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4 beds
|5 baths
|3,613 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,700 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,876 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,511 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,540 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,750 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,984 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,865 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,744 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,505 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,841 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,625 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,599 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,658 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,315 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,744 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,089 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,600 sq ft
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5 beds
|3 baths
|2,191 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,982 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,871 sq ft
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4 beds
|4 baths
|2,850 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,955 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,351 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,641 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,550 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,413 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,766 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,879 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,646 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,319 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,276 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Oak Brook, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Oak Brook has 78 homes, the largest has 199 homes, and the average communities consists of 138 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Oak Brook. All 2 55+ communities in Oak Brook are gated. For instance, Forest Gate is a gated communities with 78 homes, and Briarwood Lakes is another gated communities with 199 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Oak Brook stay on the market for around 151 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $930,242, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Briarwood Lakes average around $930,242.
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