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Oak Park, IL

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Oak Park.

Population: 53,292 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Oak Park, IL is $429,038 — up 9.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $445,750 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,907/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with cold wave, heat wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$429,038

Typical home value

+9.3%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$429,038
1-year appreciation
+9.3%
3-year appreciation
+20.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.9%
10-year appreciation
+41.7%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2007)
$436,212
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$445,750
Median list price
$377,500
Median price per sqft
$286
1-year sale-price change
+0.8%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
217
For-sale inventory
124
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
122
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
59

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,907/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,011/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Oak Park ESD 97, Oak Park - River Forest SD 200
Schools include
Horace Mann Elem School, Oliver W Holmes Elem School, Whittier Elem School, William Beye Elem School, William Hatch Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · heat wave: Very High · ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
1.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lenz Oil Service, Inc. (13.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in
Annual snowfall
20.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
149
Days with Moderate air quality
191
Days with Unhealthy air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
168

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
176
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
433,222
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
367,429

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (15 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
32
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
363
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-29,533 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
67.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.1%
Median annual property tax
$8,485
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,284,919
Average weekly wage
$1,756
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,969

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Oak ParkState medianUS median
Typical home value$429,038$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$445,750$212,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,907/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,485$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Oak Park, IL?
$429,038.
What is the median sale price in Oak Park, IL?
$445,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Oak Park, IL?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Oak Park, IL?
Typical rent: $1,907/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oak Park, IL?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Oak Park, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Oak Park, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oak Park, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oak Park, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oak Park, IL?
11 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Oak Park, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 16.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Oak Park, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Oak Park, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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