Cook County
Oak Park, IL: What you need to know
Adjacent to the west side of Chicago is the charming village of Oak Park, where you'll find the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio (as well as several iconic homes he designed), and the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace & Museum. The village has a vibrant arts scene, along with great shopping opportunities and excellent culinary options. Oak Park residents can easily access downtown Chicago via public transportation or the Eisenhower Expressway.
Oak Park, IL City Profile
Quick Facts
| Population | 52,080 |
| Median Age | 39 |
| Median Household Income | $80,196 |
| Median Home Price | $353,100 |
| Walkscore | 73 |
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Oak Park, IL Demographics
Median Population in Oak Park, IL
| Median Age | 39.1% |
| Age 18 Over | 75.7% |
| Age 21 Over | 73.6% |
| Age 62 Over | 15.9% |
| Age 65 Over | 11.9% |
Race in Oak Park, IL
| Ethnicity White | 68.2% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 20.4% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 4.8% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 7.4% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 2.5% |
Population By Gender in Oak Park, IL
| Male | 46.8% | |
| Female | 53.2% |
Language in Oak Park, IL
| English Only | 87.2% | |
| English Other | 12.8% |
COMMUTE TIME: 32.9 MINUTES
in Oak Park, IL
Commute Types in Oak Park, IL
| Walked | 3.4% | |
| Worked at Home | 7.5% | |
| Public Transportation | 24.8% | |
| Other Means | 1.8% | |
| Drove Alone | 56.1% | |
| Carpooled | 6.4% |
73/100
WALK SCORE
for Oak Park, IL
Total Employed Armed Forces: 8
In Oak Park, IL
5.1% CIVILIAN VETERANS
in Oak Park, IL