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Crime in Oak Park summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oak Park. Key points include:
There were 718 total crimes in Oak Park in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Park is 2,488.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Park is 398.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Park is 2,089.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oak Park is 17.40% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Oak Park Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oak Park / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 718 | 2,488.0 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 115 | 398.5 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.5 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 48.5 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 92 | 318.8 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 603 | 2,089.5 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 188 | 651.5 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 290 | 1,004.9 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 125 | 433.2 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oak Park is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oak Park is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Oak Park is $232,981.
The median income in Oak Park is $71,510.
Oak Park's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oak Park Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oak Park | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 86 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Oak Park, MI Weather
The average high in Oak Park is 58.8° and the average low is 40.8°.
There are 73.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.0 inches of precipitation each year with 35.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oak Park |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Oak Park Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oak Park
The current population in Oak Park is 29,318. The population has decreased 1.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,318 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 29,370 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 29,495 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 29,677 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 29,446 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 29,726 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 29,849 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 29,824 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 29,751 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 29,727 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 29,622 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 29,573 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 29,523 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 29,663 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 29,892 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oak Park
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Oak Park is:
36.1% White with 10,590 White residents.
52.5% African American with 15,380 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 24 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 803 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 47 Hawaiian residents.
1.9% Other with 543 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 1,417 Two Or More residents.
1.8% Hispanic with 514 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oak Park | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.1% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 52.5% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Oak Park
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Oak Park is 52.5% female with 15,381 female residents.
Oak Park is 47.5% male with 13,937 male residents.
| Gender | Oak Park | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oak Park for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Oak Park completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Oak Park completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Oak Park completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Oak Park completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Oak Park completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Oak Park completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Oak Park completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Oak Park completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Oak Park completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oak Park | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oak Park, Michigan
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4.5% of households in Oak Park earn Less than $10,000.
5.1% of households in Oak Park earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Oak Park earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.2% of households in Oak Park earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.1% of households in Oak Park earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.7% of households in Oak Park earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.1% of households in Oak Park earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.5% of households in Oak Park earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Oak Park earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.6% of households in Oak Park earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oak Park | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.7% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.5% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
