At a Glance
Median Income
$160,484
$80,193 per capita
Home Value
$1,017,100
Zillow: $1,121,813
Median Rent
$3,150/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
63.2%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.4%
7.2% smoking rate
How Oak Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oak Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oak Park a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Park residents earn a median household income of $160,484 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,193. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Park is $1,017,100 , 261% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,121,813. Median rent is $3,150/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
63.2% of adults in Oak Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Park has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population13,656
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density2,577/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born22.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$160,484
Per Capita$80,193
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B
Home Value$1,017,100
Rent$3,150
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$1,121,813
Housing Units5,231
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity20.4%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation1,114 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.2%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+28.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Oak Park was built in 1986.
25.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
22.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.