Oak Park, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
53,315 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
72.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$108,026 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$456,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,325 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,369 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
6
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cook County
5
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 24
Feb 2 8 28
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 8 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 20%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, IL State Senate District 39, IL State House District 78, IL
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Schools

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Concordia University-Chicago
1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Dominican University
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Bell Mar Beauty College
3 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

West Suburban Medical Center
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Rush Oak Park Hospital
<1 miles, W • 5 star
Loretto Hospital
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

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