Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Oak Park is a small city in Michigan with a population of 29,370. Residents earn $65,882 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oak Park receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Oak Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oak Park is $65,882, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Oak Park is $198,500, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,354 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Oak Park is below the national average at 334 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,848 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Oak Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 87.4% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.6% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,882 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,249 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,469 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,888 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,727 |
| County GDP | $129,920M |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Healthcare | 4,243 |
| Retail | 5,675 |
| Manufacturing | 1,388 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.36% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |
| Census Median | $198,500 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $227,516 |
| Median List Price | $223,500 |
| Median List Price | $223,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $165 |
| Homes Sold | 31 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 23.4% |
| Inventory | 47 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,354 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,476 |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,671 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.36% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.5% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 81.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,684/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Total Violent | 333.7/100K |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Murder | 6.7/100K |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Rape | 40.0/100K |
| Robbery | 110.1/100K |
| Assault | 176.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,848.5/100K |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 430.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,117.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 300.3/100K |
| Arson | 6.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.9 inches |
| 8% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4649°N, 83.1824°W |
| County FIPS | 26163 |
Winner: Democrat by 29 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,703/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 57 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,243 |
| Restaurants | 3,598 |
| Retail Stores | 5,675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 201 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |