Oak Park township, Illinois
Oak Park township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Oak Park township is a geographic entity located in Cook County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 52,823. The land area covers 4.70 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 52,823 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs | ±1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 23,387 | ±568 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 24,872 | ±569 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 23,387 | ±568 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,485 | ±368 |
| Median Home Value | $465,500 | ±$13,551 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,593 | ±$81 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $110,820 | ±$3,611 |
| Per Capita Income | $71,362 | ±$3,384 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | ±1.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,938 | ±753 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 27,830 | ±915 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.1% | ±0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 52,947 (2024)
ID: 162825
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FIN. OFFICER/TREAS.
105 S OAK PARK AVE, OAK PARK IL 60302-2981
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GUS Population: 5,182,617 (2024)
ID: 102545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMPTROLLER
118 N CLARK ST, ROOM 1127, CHICAGO IL 60602-1394
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Oak Park | KG-05 | Oak Park, IL | |
| Regular School Oak Park | 06-08 | Oak Park, IL | |
| Regular School Oak Park | KG-05 | Oak Park, IL | |
| Regular School Oak Park | KG-05 | Oak Park, IL | |
| Regular School Oak Park | PK-05 | Oak Park, IL | |
| Regular School Oak Park | 09-12 | Oak Park, IL | |
| Regular School Oak Park | KG-05 | Oak Park, IL | |
| Regular School Oak Park | 06-08 | Oak Park, IL | |
| Regular School Oak Park | PK-05 | Oak Park, IL | |
| Regular School Oak Park | KG-05 | Oak Park, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Concordia University-Chicago
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College | 1.3 mi away | 7400 Augusta, River Forest, IL, 60305-1499 |
7087718300
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OAK PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 834 LAKE STREET, OAK PARK, IL, 60301 |
(708) 383-8200
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Dominican University
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College | 2.0 mi away | 7900 W Division Street, River Forest, IL, 60305 |
7083662490
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DOLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.9 mi away | 255 AUGUSTA STREET, OAK PARK, IL, 60302 |
(708) 386-9032
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Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
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College | 2.5 mi away | 8317 W North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL, 60160-1605 |
708344470041600
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MAZE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 845 SOUTH GUNDERSON AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL, 60304 |
(708) 386-4751
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Bell Mar Beauty College
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College Vocational | 2.8 mi away | 5717 W. Cermak Road, Cicero, IL, 60804 |
7088636644
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AUSTIN BRANCH
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 5615 WEST RACE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60644 |
(312) 746-5038
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Triton College
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College | 3.3 mi away | 2000 5th Ave, River Grove, IL, 60171-1995 |
7084560300
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RIVER FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 735 LATHROP AVENUE, RIVER FOREST, IL, 60305 |
(708) 366-5205
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHICAGO MIDWAY AP, IL US, located 7.2 miles from Oak Park township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7° | 19.4° | 26.0° | 1.48" | — |
| February | 36.8° | 22.6° | 29.7° | 1.46" | — |
| March | 47.6° | 31.7° | 39.6° | 1.88" | — |
| April | 59.9° | 41.4° | 50.6° | 3.57" | — |
| May | 71.1° | 52.0° | 61.5° | 4.09" | — |
| June | 80.9° | 62.3° | 71.6° | 4.01" | — |
| July | 85.0° | 67.7° | 76.3° | 3.55" | — |
| August | 82.7° | 66.4° | 74.5° | 3.99" | — |
| September | 76.3° | 58.8° | 67.5° | 2.77" | — |
| October | 63.4° | 46.5° | 54.9° | 3.48" | — |
| November | 49.1° | 35.0° | 42.0° | 2.35" | — |
| December | 37.6° | 25.0° | 31.3° | 1.79" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park village | Village | 0.0 mi | — |
| River Forest village | Village | 1.6 mi | — |
| Forest Park village | Village | 1.9 mi | — |
| Elmwood Park village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
| Maywood village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
| Berwyn city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1703154898. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.