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About Oak Park
Oak Park is a suburb in the Chicago Metropolitan area. It has a population of 52,102 and a population density of 11,112, which is 99% above the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 3 years above the Chicago Metro median age and 3 years above the national average.
Oak Park has a median home value of $364,800, which is 15% above the Metro average.The average rent of $2,195 is 11% above the metro average rent and 52% above the national average rent. The average household income in Oak Park is $96,945 , which is 23% above the Metro average household income and 33% above the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Oak Park is 8. Oak Park also has a crime index 106 that is above the Metro average and above the National average, making it one of the best places to raise a family in Chicago.
It is located 18 mins to the nearest airport (Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60638, United States), making it one of the best places to live near the airport in Chicago
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Demographics
Oak Park's population is made up of 51% married, 34% single, 10% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 36%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 24%. Homeowners make up 60% of the population in Oak Park.
- 47% Male
- 53% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Oak Park is $58,262. The Median Household Income is $96,945 and the Oak Park Unemployment Rate is 5%.
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Oak Park crime index is 106 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Oak Park.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.