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Oak Park

Historic suburb on Chicago's western border, known for Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, tree-lined streets and two train lines downtown.

Property Listings

MLS #: 12721277

$6,200,000

26,928 Sq.Ft. For Sale

220 N Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

MLS®: 12721277

MLS #: 12463106

$1,950,000

6,602 Sq.Ft. For Sale

401 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IL 60304

MLS®: 12463106

MLS #: 12767844

$1,490,000

7,110 Sq.Ft. For Sale

314-316 N Maple Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

MLS®: 12767844

MLS #: 12705605

$1,275,000

4 bd 3.5 ba 2,357 Sq.Ft. Active Under Contract

1049 N Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

MLS®: 12705605

MLS #: 12210193

$1,250,000

8,277 Sq.Ft. For Sale

6600-04 W Roosevelt Road W, Oak Park, IL 60304

MLS®: 12210193

MLS #: 12646372

$1,150,000

11 bd 6 ba For Sale

214 Chicago Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

MLS®: 12646372

MLS #: 12726266

$1,100,000

8 bd 4 ba For Sale

534 S East Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304

MLS®: 12726266

MLS #: 12733311

$1,100,000

8 bd 4 ba For Sale

625 N Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

MLS®: 12733311

MLS #: 12735849

$1,095,000

4 bd 3 ba 3,686 Sq.Ft. Active Under Contract

1101 Rossell Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

MLS®: 12735849

MLS #: 12754939

$1,090,000

4 bd 3.5 ba 2,839 Sq.Ft. Active Under Contract

730 Fair Oaks Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

MLS®: 12754939

MLS #: 12752834

$975,000

5 bd 2.5 ba 2,572 Sq.Ft. For Sale

1225 N Grove Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

MLS®: 12752834

MLS #: 12724695

$965,000

4 bd 3.5 ba 1,964 Sq.Ft. Active Under Contract

1104 Greenfield Street, Oak Park, IL 60302

MLS®: 12724695

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Welcome to Oak Park

Oak Park, directly west of Chicago, is famous for the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in the world, walkable business districts and three rail lines into the city.

Homes & Housing

Prairie-style and Victorian homes, American foursquares, bungalows, and a large vintage condo stock — historic districts can affect exterior changes.

Schools

Oak Park Elementary SD 97; Oak Park and River Forest High School (District 200).

Getting Around

CTA Green Line and Blue Line, Metra Union Pacific West, plus the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290).

The SpaceMatch Take

Buyers: historic-district rules and older systems (knob-and-tube, radiators) are common — we build them into the inspection plan.

Overview for Oak Park, IL

53,315 people live in Oak Park, where the median age is 41 and the average individual income is $69,420. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

53,315

Total Population

41 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$69,420

Average individual Income

Around Oak Park, IL

There's plenty to do around Oak Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

91

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

65

Bikeable

Bike Score

59

Good Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Happy Cake, Alsies, and A & J Ice Cream.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the The Happy Cake page on Yelp Search 100 Forest Pl on Google Maps	Dining	0.5 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Alsies page on Yelp	Dining	0.52 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the A & J Ice Cream page on Yelp Search 853 Carpenter Ave on Google Maps	Dining	0.99 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Spread The Love page on Yelp Search 221 Washington Blvd on Google Maps	Shopping	0.61 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the KB's Beauty Supply page on Yelp Search 6325 North Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	1.52 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Cognitive Fitness page on Yelp	Active	0.48 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the J Levant Fitness page on Yelp	Active	0.62 miles	1 review	5/5 stars
Visit the Music Together You and Yours page on Yelp	Active	1.05 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Callanetics Studio By Dawn page on Yelp Search 6619 W North Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.51 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Eye Slay Tresses page on Yelp Search 137 N Oak Park Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.26 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Maya P Alluring page on Yelp	Beauty	0.62 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Asma Hair Design page on Yelp Search 104 Madison St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.77 miles	2 reviews	2.5/5 stars
Visit the Lauren Your Esti Acne Specialist page on Yelp	Beauty	1.02 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Brandon Trumfio page on Yelp	Beauty	1.11 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Dark Metal Tattoos page on Yelp Search 6800 Roosevelt Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.52 miles	2 reviews	3/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Oak Park, IL

Population Households Employment

Oak Park has 23,267 households, with an average household size of 2.1666666666666665. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Oak Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 53,315 people call Oak Park home. The population density is 11,513 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

53,315

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41 years

Median Age

47 / 53%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

23,267

Total Households

2.1666666666666665

Average Household Size

$69,420

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Oak Park, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Oak Park. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name

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