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Oak Park, IL

Census place 1754885 · pop 53,292

D−44/ 100
🫤 Rough
D−
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Education72.5% · top 3%
🚽 Property crime3639/100k · bottom 7%
💡 Did you know?

Home to the world's largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings, including his home and studio.

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Taxes
2.15% property · US 0.99%8.96% sales · US 7.00%4.95% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

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The breakdown — worst first

Property crime rate3639/100k7

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

3639 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level100/1008

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

100/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Property-tax burden2.15%8

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

2.15% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Commute time32 min11

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

32 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Air quality (AQI)County-level54 AQI14

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

54 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Income inequality0.4818

U.S. median 0.43 · worse than most cities

Gini 0.48 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level11 days19

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

11 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.5%21

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

4.5% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Housing cost$465,50022

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$465,500 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Rent$2,140/mo28

U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities

$2,140/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Violent crime rate314/100k33

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

314 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Homeownership60.0%38

U.S. median 67.2% · worse than most cities

60.0% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Population growth (5yr)+2.0%44

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

+2.0% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Broadband access94.1%70

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

94.1% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Poverty rate7.4%72

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

7.4% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Median household income$110,82082

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$110,820 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Adult obesity27.3%86

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

27.3% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Uninsured adults5.6%88

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

5.6% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Poor mental health12.8%94

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

12.8% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Adult smoking7.3%95

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

7.3% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Physical inactivity15.1%96

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

15.1% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Bachelor's degree or higher72.5%97

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

72.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Frequently asked

Is Oak Park, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Oak Park scores 44/100 — a D− (Rough) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is bachelor's degree or higher and its weakest is property crime rate. Illinois overall ranks #39 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Oak Park, IL?
Oak Park reports 314 violent crimes per 100k and 3639 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Oak Park, IL expensive to live in?
Oak Park has a median home value of $465,500 and typical rent around $2,140/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Oak Park, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property crime rate (3639/100k) — 7/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Oak Park, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is bachelor's degree or higher (72.5%) — 97/100, better than most U.S. cities. Fun fact: Home to the world's largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings, including his home and studio.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.