The Town FilesOlympia Fields, Illinois
Village in Cook County · population 4,718 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $329,000
- Household income
- $123,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 43
- Median age
- 46.6
Olympia Fields is a village of 4,718 people in Cook County, Illinois. The median home is worth $329,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better transit than 96% of Illinois towns, more vibrant than 84% of Illinois towns, hipper than 81% of Illinois towns.
How Olympia Fields 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 Olympia Fields is worth $329,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $123,875, which is more affordable than 31% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 88.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Olympia Fields | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,000 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $3,501 | $960 |
| Median household income | $123,875 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 88.8% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Olympia Fields
| People | Olympia Fields | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.6 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.2% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.4% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 20.7% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 42.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 90.4% |
Weather in Olympia Fields
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 15.2°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.2 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Olympia Fields since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 15, 2024 about 5.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 115 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 86 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 28, 2012.
Severe weather in Cook County since 1996
Cook County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| November 20, 2023 | Flood | DR-4749: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cook County
Cook County had 2,565,567 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $86,931 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Olympia Fields itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Olympia Fields
2 public schools with 2,928 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Township High School | 9-12 | 2,396 | 13.2 |
| Arcadia Elem School | K-4 | 532 | 14.0 |
Towns near Olympia Fields
- Flossmoor, IL1.2 mi · 9,704 people · home $344,800
- Park Forest, IL2.8 mi · 21,687 people · home $115,300
- Matteson, IL3.0 mi · 19,073 people · home $250,600
- Homewood, IL3.0 mi · 19,463 people · home $221,100
- Chicago Heights, IL3.1 mi · 27,480 people · home $161,000
- Country Club Hills, IL3.4 mi · 16,775 people · home $192,000
- Hazel Crest, IL3.6 mi · 13,382 people · home $185,300
- South Chicago Heights, IL3.9 mi · 4,026 people · home $149,300
Olympia Fields questions
Is Olympia Fields, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Olympia Fields scores better for retirees than 25% of Illinois towns and quieter than 29%. 30.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.6).
How much does a house cost in Olympia Fields?
The median owner-occupied home in Olympia Fields is valued at $329,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $123,875, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.
What is the weather like in Olympia Fields?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 28.2 inches of snow.
Does Olympia Fields get tornadoes?
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Olympia Fields since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 15, 2024. 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)