At a Glance
Median Income
$65,882
$37,249 per capita
Home Value
$198,500
Zillow: $234,915
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
402/100K
2,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.5%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
13.7% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Park residents earn a median household income of $65,882 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,249. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Park is $198,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,915. Median rent is $1,354/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Oak Park reports 402 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,121/100K. The murder rate is 3.5/100K.
Education
39.5% of adults in Oak Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population29,370
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density5,703/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,882
Per Capita$37,249
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,500
Rent$1,354
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$234,915
Housing Units12,868
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent402/100K
Property2,121/100K
Murder3.5/100K
Assault319/100K
Burglary658/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation666 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.5%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Oak Park was founded in 1927.
The median home in Oak Park was built in 1957.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.