Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Oak Park Heights is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 4,782. Residents earn $84,639 per year, which is 13% above the national average.
Based on current data, Oak Park Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Oak Park Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oak Park Heights is $84,639, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Oak Park Heights is $333,600, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,428 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Oak Park Heights is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 41 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,434 per 100,000, 177% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Oak Park Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,639 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,712 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,167 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,241 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,011 |
| County GDP | $17,078M |
| Restaurants | 458 |
| Healthcare | 845 |
| Retail | 692 |
| Manufacturing | 215 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,819 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.74% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
| Census Median | $333,600 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $335,999 |
| Median List Price | $422,450 |
| Median List Price | $422,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $220 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,428 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,819 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.74% |
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.8% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 4,820/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 845 |
| Total Violent | 41.0/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 20.5/100K |
| Assault | 20.5/100K |
| Total Property | 5,433.7/100K |
| 177% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 205.0/100K |
| Theft | 5,126.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 102.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.1 inches |
| 8% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 927 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,632/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0334°N, 92.8102°W |
| County FIPS | 27163 |
Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,632/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 845 |
| Restaurants | 458 |
| Retail Stores | 692 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |