Life in Oak Park research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Oak Park over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oak Park:
The population in Oak Park is 53,315.
The median home value in Oak Park is $440,787.
The median income in Oak Park is $108,026.
The cost of living in Oak Park is 131 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Oak Park is $1,456.
The unemployment rate in Oak Park is 5.5%.
The poverty rate in Oak Park is 6.7%.
The average high in Oak Park is 59.6° and the average low is 42.2°.
Crime in Oak Park summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oak Park. Key points include:
There were 2,017 total crimes in Oak Park in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Park is 3,931.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Park is 323.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Park is 3,607.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oak Park is 85.51% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oak Park / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,017 | 3,931.3 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 166 | 323.5 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 64 | 124.7 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 72 | 140.3 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,851 | 3,607.8 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 545 | 1,062.3 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,108 | 2,159.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 198 | 385.9 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Oak Park summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oak Park. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oak Park is 131 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oak Park is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Oak Park is $440,787.
The median income in Oak Park is $108,026.
| Living Expense | Oak Park | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 190 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Oak Park is 59.6° and the average low is 42.2°.
There are 72.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.9 inches of precipitation each year with 35.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oak Park |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.7 |
The current population in Oak Park is 53,315. The population has increased 3.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53,315 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 53,834 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 54,100 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 52,102 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 52,233 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 52,225 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 52,229 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 51,989 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 52,080 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 51,988 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 51,902 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 51,781 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 51,632 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 51,426 | - |
61.1% White with 32,592 White residents.
19.3% African American with 10,310 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 27 American Indian residents.
5.3% Asian with 2,830 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 329 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 2,682 Two Or More residents.
8.5% Hispanic with 4,533 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oak Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.1% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 19.3% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 8.5% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Oak Park is 53.5% female with 28,518 female residents.
Oak Park is 46.5% male with 24,797 male residents.
| Gender | Oak Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
-1.0% of adults in Oak Park completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Oak Park completed 9-12th grade.
9.0% of adults in Oak Park completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Oak Park completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Oak Park completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Oak Park completed bachelor's degree.
26.0% of adults in Oak Park completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in Oak Park completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Oak Park completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oak Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 26.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
4.0% of households in Oak Park earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Oak Park earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Oak Park earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.2% of households in Oak Park earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.8% of households in Oak Park earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in Oak Park earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Oak Park earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.6% of households in Oak Park earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.3% of households in Oak Park earn $150,000 to $199,999.
25.6% of households in Oak Park earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oak Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.2% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.8% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.6% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 25.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |