Oak Park, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Oak Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,035 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 10858.9 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.37% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.9 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 23,267 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Oak Park grew by 0.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 53,315 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Oak Park has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Oak Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,439 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.89% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Oak Park is about 33% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Oak Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $23,610 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,456 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 60.7% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Oak Park is about 1.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,456 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Oak Park spend about 65 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 269 hours, about 11.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Oak Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.3 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 64.5 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 269 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,338 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 27.7% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 44,024 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,309 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Oak Park is 32 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Oak Park has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Oak Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68.2% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Oak Park has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Oak Park | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.0 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.9% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.5% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Oak Park, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Oak Park, IL is typical in size for this group, 51,035 residents against a local median of 53,269, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. The measure that sets Oak Park, IL apart most is median home price: $23,610, 93% below the local median of $358,139.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $109,439 against a local median of $75,252, 45% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 45% above the local median it puts Oak Park, IL at the better end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $249,892 on median home price, so Oak Park, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Oak Park, IL has the 4th highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park, IL | 51,035 | $109,439 #1/4 | $23,610 #4/4 | 32.3 min #4/4 |
| Berwyn, IL | 53,269 | $75,252 | $408,696 | 30.5 min |
| Elmwood Park, IL | 23,308 | $83,196 | $158,804 | 32.1 min |
| Cicero, IL | 79,082 | $67,837 | $358,139 | 30.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oak Park, Illinois.
What is the population of Oak Park, Illinois?
The population of Oak Park, Illinois is 51,035, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Oak Park, Illinois?
The population density of Oak Park, Illinois is 10858.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Oak Park, Illinois?
The median household income in Oak Park, Illinois is $109,439, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Oak Park, Illinois?
The median home price in Oak Park, Illinois is $23,610, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Oak Park, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Oak Park, Illinois is 5.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.