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Oak Park, CA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Riley

Oak Park is underrated, change my mind

With a population of 13,656, Oak Park is a small town. The median home value here is around $1,017,100, which is pretty steep. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thoughts? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still man...

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Allison Lee

Thinking about relocating to Oak Park from Salt Lake City

OK so I'm a 39-year-old teacher and Household incomes average around $160,484 in Oak Park. It's a a small town city with about 13,656 people. You can expect to pay around $3,150 for rent here. Median household income is $160,484, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you kno...

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Michael J.

Day-to-day life in Oak Park, CA

Hey everyone, With a population of 13,656, Oak Park is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Riley

Thinking about relocating to Oak Park from Pittsburgh

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 16 years and Household incomes average around $160,484 in Oak Park. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Let me know your thoughts. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Allison Lee

Day-to-day life in Oak Park, CA

So, Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $3,150 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a...

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Emmett Lopez

Dog-friendly places in Oak Park?

So, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $3,150/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 13,656 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor area...

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Carter L.

Job hunting in Oak Park -tips?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $3,150 for rent here. Homes are going for about $1,017,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal for Oak Park? Pr...

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Riley

Oak Park quality of life -am I missing something?

Just moved here 9 months ago and It's a a small town city with about 13,656 people. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Anyone in a similar situation? The city has invested a lot in new devel...

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