City Guide
Oak Park, IL
Overview
Oak Park, IL, is known as "The World's Largest Village." Oak Park is located west of Chicago and is home to around 53,000 people. An interesting fact is that Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, and his historic home is now a museum. Something else to note is that Oak Park is home to one of the world's largest collections of buildings designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
What’s it like to live in Oak Park, IL ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Oak Park, IL you'll find that the median sale price is
$430,000
and homes stay on the market for 67 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Oak Park are $595,000
and $206,000
, respectively. Oak Park area townhouses have a median sale price of $530,000
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Oak Park, ILExplore our Oak Park housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Oak Park home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Oak Park rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Oak Park rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Oak Park, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Oak Park
| Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Side | $386,500 | 60 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Austin | $281,250 | 54 / 100 | 71 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
| West Side | $455,000 | 51 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| South Austin | $285,000 | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Downtown | $269,000 | 54 / 100 | 77 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
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What is there to do in Oak Park, IL ?
There are many places to visit in Oak Park, IL that are sure to be a hit for anyone moving to the area. Home to a handful of museums, add these frequently visited destinations to your list - Wonder Works Children's Museum and Ernest Hemingway Museum. Performing arts venues like Circle Theatre and Open Door Repertory Theater are also popular amongst locals. There are plenty of green spaces to be found throughout Oak Park. For example, you can enjoy a picnic or trek through many parks, like Taylor Park, Austin Gardens, or Oak Park Conservatory. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, George's Restaurant, and Grape Leaves Restaurant are some of the numerous delicious restaurants to check out while in the city.
Explore some of the best things to do in Oak Park
What's the best way to get around Oak Park, IL ?
The best way to get around Oak Park is by foot, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Oak Park has a walk score of 78, meaning this area is very walkable. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. Oak Park has a transit score of 61, with many nearby public transportation options. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 60302, 60304 and 60644. You can also get around Oak Park by bike. With a bike score of 66, there is some amount of infrastructure for biking.
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
Good Transit
Transit Score®
Bikeable
Bike Score®
Oak Park Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Oak Park has 6 heavy rail stations; Metra, CTA - Oak Park, CTA - Oak Park, CTA - Ridgeland, CTA Green Line - Harlem & Lake, CTA - Harlem/Lake. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 5 car rental locations.
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