Oak Park, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cook County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Oak Park based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Oak Park
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 68Income: 72Home Value: 46Safety: 100Education: 73Median Age: 68Climate: 50Cost of Living: 84

Quick Stats

Population

53,315

2023 ACS

Median Income

$108,026

2023

Median Home Value

$456,300

2023

Median Rent

$1,456

2023

Median Age

40.6

Unemployment

5.5%

Cost of Living Index

168.1

100 = national avg

Oak Park is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with a population of 53,315 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Oak Park is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Oak Park is $108,026, and the median home value is $456,300. The cost of living index is 168.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,456 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, and the median age is 40.6 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

53,315

Male

24,797

46.5%

Female

28,518

53.5%

Median Age

40.6

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

51.1%

High School or Higher

57.1%

Foreign Born

8.7%

Veterans

2.5%

Married

40.2%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.545

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

63.0%

Foreign Born

8.7%

White
63.0%
Black
19.5%
Asian
5.5%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
9.0%
Other
2.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

8.5%

4,532 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

91.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
2,569 (56.7%)
Puerto Rican
785 (17.3%)
Cuban
131 (2.9%)
Dominican
23 (0.5%)
Salvadoran
20 (0.4%)
Guatemalan
128 (2.8%)
Colombian
269 (5.9%)
Honduran
12 (0.3%)
Ecuadorian
27 (0.6%)
Peruvian
111 (2.4%)
Other Hispanic
458 (10.1%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
731 (25.1%)
Chinese
433 (14.8%)
Filipino
799 (27.4%)
Vietnamese
51 (1.7%)
Korean
238 (8.2%)
Japanese
257 (8.8%)
Pakistani
55 (1.9%)
Thai
83 (2.8%)
Taiwanese
14 (0.5%)
Other Asian
256 (8.8%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Pacific Islander
12 (109.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
253 (100.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

50,333

English Only

86.9%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

2,863 speakers

Limited English

2.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
2,863 (5.7%)
Other Indo-European
993 (2.0%)
Slavic Languages
648 (1.3%)
Tagalog
458 (0.9%)
Other Asian
377 (0.7%)
German
331 (0.7%)
Chinese
239 (0.5%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
239 (0.5%)
Other Languages
190 (0.4%)
Korean
135 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.2%

Limited English Proficiency

2.8%

Spanish
21.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
14.8% limited English
Slavic Languages
42.6% limited English
Tagalog
13.8% limited English
Other Asian
18.3% limited English
German
21.8% limited English
Chinese
38.1% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
3.4% limited English
Other Languages
11.1% limited English
Korean
9.6% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,319

2.5% of population

Disability Rate

28.5%

376 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$58,702

Unemployment Rate

0.9%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
25.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
16.8%
Vietnam
37.0%
Korea
3.7%
World War II
5.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
9.1%
35-54
27.2%
55-64
10.1%
65-74
20.9%
75+
32.7%

Male Veterans

1,212

91.9%

Female Veterans

107

8.1%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$58,702

Non-Veteran Income

$66,155

Difference

-$7,453

-11.3% lower

Disability Status

With Disability

376

Without Disability

943

Disability Rate

28.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

43,867

#1 Ancestry

German

17.6% (9,399)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

16.1% (8,575)

#3 Ancestry

English

8.4% (4,496)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
17.6%
Irish
16.1%
English
8.4%
Italian
7.2%
Polish
6.2%
American
2.7%
Swedish
2.5%
European
2.3%
Norwegian
2.1%
Russian
1.8%
French
1.7%
Dutch
1.5%
Sub-Saharan African
1.5%
Scottish
1.5%
Czech
1.3%
Lithuanian
1.2%
Scotch-Irish
1.0%
British
1.0%
Greek
0.9%
Welsh
0.7%

Families & Households

Total Households

23,267

Family Households

13,044

56.1%

Married Couples

10,105

43.4%

Non-Family Households

10,223

43.9%

Single Mother Households

2,313

9.9%

Single Father Households

626

2.7%

Living Alone

8,759

37.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

11,661

In Married Couple

9,301

79.8%

With Single Mother

1,944

16.7%

With Single Father

416

3.6%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$171,150

Married Couple Income

$200,079

Single Mother Income

$84,984

Single Father Income

$107,283

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

1.7

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

657

Grandparents Responsible

267

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$108,026

+48% vs national

Per Capita Income

$69,420

+87% vs national

Poverty Rate

6.7%

-50% vs national

Gini Index

0.4845

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.5%

+6% vs national

SNAP Recipients

7.3%

of households

How Oak Park Compares

Oak Park vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Oak Park is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Oak Park. The median household income here is $108,026.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
10.9%
$25-50K
11.0%
$50-75K
12.5%
$75-100K
12.1%
$100-150K
16.6%
$150-200K
11.3%
$200K+
25.6%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

-2% vs IL avg

Labor Force

29,688

Employed

28,033

Mean Commute

23 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

51.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

57.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

40.6

Work from Home

27.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

168.1

100 = national avg

+68.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$73,964

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$174,825

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
220.7
Food
132.6
Transportation
128.2
Healthcare
126.1
Utilities
143.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,581

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,781

per month

The median household income in Oak Park, IL is $108,026, which is 47.5% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $69,420. The poverty rate of 6.7% is lower than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4845, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 29,688. 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 23 minutes, with 27.7% working from home. About 44.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 168.1, which is 68.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 220.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $73,964 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$380,000

Median List Price

$412,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$269

Days on Market

52

Active Inventory

80

Months of Supply

2.6

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$438,471

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,119

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

22.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

42.5%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
22.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
42.5%
Listings with Price Drops
16.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 3.1%List Price โ†“ 17.3%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

31

New Listings

39

Pending Sales

40

Homes Sold โ†“ 53.0%New Listings โ†“ 45.1%Pending โ†“ 48.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$269

Median List $/SF

$270

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 18.5%List $/SF โ†‘ 3.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Oak Park vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Oak Park is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$456,300

Median Rent

$1,456

Total Housing Units

24,673

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Owner Occupied

60.7%

Renter Occupied

39.3%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,425

Housing Types

Single Family
43.6%
Multi-Family
56.4%
Mobile Home
0.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$10,001

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.19%

of home value

Median Home Value

$456,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$12,108

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($456,300). In Oak Park, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.19%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Oak Park, IL is $380,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 52 days on the market. 22.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $269. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,119/month. About 60.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 24,673 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 2.19%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

3.24

per 1,000 residents

+24% vs national

Property Crime Rate

36.08

per 1,000 residents

+110% vs national

Total Crimes

2,017

2024

Violent Clearance

30%

cases solved

Property Clearance

9%

cases solved

YoY Change

+7.8%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Oak Park Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Oak Park vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Oak Park is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 56.9%Property โ†‘ 26.4%2016 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Oak Park police solve 67% of murder cases but only 3% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.0666.7%
RapeViolent270.537.4%
RobberyViolent641.2526.6%
Aggravated AssaultViolent721.4040.3%
BurglaryProperty54510.625.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,10821.6011.7%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1983.863.0%

Oak Park, IL reported 166 violent crimes and 1,851 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.24 per 1,000 residents is 24.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 30% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,108 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 51.4% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241661,8513.2436.08
20231551,7213.0033.32
20221891,6363.6231.37
20201941,6893.7032.21
20191561,5942.9830.47
20181501,6032.8730.64
20171781,4533.4428.08
20161081,4952.0628.55

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

100.0

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

100.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

61.7

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

73.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$861.4M

Individual Assistance

$552.8M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $899.0M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’FloodSep 2024โ€”$33.2M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodNov 2023โ€”$9.7M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2023โ€”$175.4M
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$805.4M$31.6M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$48K$57.3M
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2011$14.9Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormAug 2010$16K$230.3M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormOct 2008$10.2M$15.2M
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2008$175Kโ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow โ†’SnowMar 2008$87Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2007$13.3Mโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$1.2Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 2002$8Kโ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2001$2Kโ€”
Illinois Winter Snow Storms โ†’SnowstormJan 2001$5.3Mโ€”
Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$10.7Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 1997โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1993โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 37 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

15,172

Total Claims Paid

$139,478,719

Avg Claim Payout

$9,193

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

44

Federal Funding

$55,464,319

Properties Protected

148

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.76

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine11$29,983,579
403.5: Floodwater Storage and Diversion3$2,766,138
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$353,793
701.2: Technical Assistance - Application Development/Review; 701.3: Technical Assistance - Salaries & Expenses2$44,820
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.4: Stormwater Management - Detention/Retention Basins2$7,117,920

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Oak Park has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 15,172 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $861,372,861 in public assistance recovery funding. $552,815,108 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 44 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.3%

8.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.0%

4.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.6%

3.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.6%

5.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.3%

Arthritis

20.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

12.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.0%

Loneliness

30.8%

Lack of Support

21.9%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

19.9%

Mobility

8.6%

Cognitive

8.9%

Hearing

4.4%

Vision

3.0%

Self-Care

2.3%

Independent Living

5.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Oak Park has an obesity rate of 27.3%, which is 8.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.5 mi

West Suburban Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
West Suburban Medical Center0.5 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5โ€”
Rush Oak Park Hospital1.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Loretto Hospital1.8 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Hartgrove Hospital1.8 miPsychiatricโ€”Yes
Aeries Healthcare Of Illinois, Inc., Dba Riveredge Hospital2.0 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

54,583

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
OAK PARK54,5830

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

23 min

-2% vs national

Drive Alone

44.5%

-43% vs national

Public Transit

16.2%

+1699% vs national

Work From Home

27.7%

+197% vs national

Carpool

4.9%

Walk / Bike

5.9%

combined

How Oak Park's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

5-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322010
202222010
202144020
202011100
201945220

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Oak Park, IL is 23 minutes, which is 1.7% below the national average of 23 minutes. 44.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 27.7% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 16.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 4.9% of workers carpool. 4.7% walk to work. 1.2% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

81.7%

of households

No Internet

4.0%

of households

Total Households

23,267

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
81.7%
Cellular Data Plan
88.3%
Satellite
3.9%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.9%
No Internet Access
4.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.6%

of households

Smartphone

93.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.8%

of households

Tablet

71.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.6%
Smartphone
93.2%
Desktop / Laptop
89.8%
Tablet
71.0%
Smartphone Only
4.5%
No Computer
2.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9ยข

per kWh

-14% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-24% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Oak Park vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

54,583

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
OAK PARKCommunityPurchased surface water54,5830

93.3% of households in Oak Park have broadband internet access. 81.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.0% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 54,583 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Oak Park is located in Cook County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Oak Park.

Election Overview

Source: Cook County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

1,447,821

70.4%

GOP Votes

583,852

28.4%

Total Votes

2,056,800

Margin

D+42.0%

Shift from 2020

R+8.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+42.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20241,447,821583,8522,056,80070.4%28.4%D+42.0
20201,725,973558,2692,321,39974.4%24.1%D+50.3
20161,528,582440,2132,055,21574.4%21.4%D+53.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Cook County recorded 2,056,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 70.4% of the vote compared to 28.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+42.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+8.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cook County has shifted 11.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

422

Total Assets

$777.1M

Total Income

$546.0M

Per 10K Residents

79.2

nonprofits

+50.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

54

Median Assets

$195K

Oldest Active

1943

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
53
Arts & Culture
42
Human Services
40
Religion
40
Philanthropy
29
Youth Development
23
Health Care
14
Recreation & Sports
10
Public Benefit
10
Community Improvement
8
Voluntary Health
6
Food & Agriculture
6
Environment
5
Mental Health
5
Employment
5
Housing & Shelter
5
Civil Rights
5
Crime & Legal
4
Animal-Related
3
Medical Research
3
Public Safety
3
International
3
Science & Tech
1
Unknown
1
72.3%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $561.7M of $777.1M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Oak Park

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
RUSH OAK PARK HOSPITAL INCHealth Care$195.6M$240.7M2014
DISOMMA FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$78.1M$24.7M2009
OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$55.6M$6.1M1998
OAK PARK RESIDENCE CORPโ€”$55.2M$10.6M1977
PCC COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTERHealth Care$47.7M$52.0M1992
EDDEMA FOUNDATIONโ€”$36.7M$8.7M1992
CO TUA R & J KOTT MEMORIAL CHARPhilanthropy$30.3M$7.7M2005
FENWICK FOUNDATION INCEducation$29.2M$5.9M2003
HEPHZIBAH CHILDRENS ASSOCIATIONโ€”$17.4M$16.3M1945
PATRICK AND ANNA M CUDAHY FUNDโ€”$15.9M$3.5M1949
ORTUS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$13.8M$2.6M2025
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT TRUSTArts & Culture$12.5M$6.9M1974
PCC FOUNDATIONHealth Care$11.3M$167K2016
SODERQUIST FAMILY FOUNDATIONReligion$10.8M$7.4M2001
LUX FOUNDATION INCโ€”$9.2M$3.0M1989
AGEOPTIONS INCHuman Services$9.1M$38.3M1974
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST INFANT WELFARE SOCIETYHealth Care$8.9M$3.1M1952
MITCHELL J AND MARY ELLEN LAMKA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$8.3M$1.1M2011
ANIMAL CARE LEAGUEAnimal-Related$7.6M$2.0M1975
SUMAC FOUNDATION TRPhilanthropy$7.0M$1.1M1997
BAHULEYAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCโ€”$6.7M$6.8M1990
OBADIAH BROWNS BENEVOLENT FUNDโ€”$5.6M$1.2M1944
ALCUIN MONTESSORI SCHOOLโ€”$5.5M$5.0M1963
OAK LEYDEN DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICESโ€”$5.2M$9.4M1974
OAK PARK AND RIVER FOREST HIGH SCHOOL IMAGINE FOUNDATIONEducation$4.6M$2.4M2020
T KENDALL HUNT FAMILY FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$4.4M$5.8M2009
THRIVE COUNSELING CENTERMental Health$4.3M$5.0M1945
THE WEST COOK YMCAS INCโ€”$3.8M$4.7M1944
BEYOND HUNGERFood & Agriculture$3.5M$4.8M2010
EDNAVIGATOR INCEducation$3.5M$2.4M2015
MASTER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATIONโ€”$3.3M$169K1988
GOOD HEART WORK SMART FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.8M$4.5M2007
DANIEL & SUSAN ASHER FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.8M$155K1997
HEPHZIBAH CHILDRENS TRUSTHuman Services$2.6M$174K1988
WOMENS GLOBAL EDUCATION PROJECTEducation$2.5M$3.0M2003
CHILDRENS SCHOOL OF OAK PARKEducation$2.4M$1.6M2005
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHRISTIAN FOUNDATIONโ€”$2.3M$2.9M1986
CENTER FOR HEALING AND JUSTICE THROUGH SPORTRecreation & Sports$2.2M$2.0M2020
WEST SUBURBAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL INCEducation$2.2M$1.6M1989
FAY SAWYIER FOUNDATIONEducation$1.8M$1.0M2004
NAMI METRO SUBURBAN INCMental Health$1.8M$5.3M1992
SCHOOL OF CHOICE EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONPhilanthropy$1.7M$346K2012
ABC TOON TOWN II EDUCATIONAL CENTERHuman Services$1.7M$1.9M2009
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF IRAQ FOUNDATION INCEducation$1.5M$596K2015
NINETEENTH CENTURY CHARITABLE ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$1.5M$588K2010
INDIA DEVELOPMENT SERVICEโ€”$1.5M$380K1974
SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ECCLESIAL THEOLOGYReligion$1.5M$533K2009
GAIL ANITA FLAGLER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.5M$289K2016
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OAK PARK INCArts & Culture$1.2M$962K1992
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OAK PARK AND RIVER FORESTโ€”$1.1M$293K1971

Oak Park, IL has 422 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $777.1M. The most common category is Education, with 53 organizations. 54 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 79.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1943.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

355

Total Approved

$79.9M

Jobs Supported

2,315

Per 10K Residents

66.6

SBA loans

-3.8% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

74

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

51 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)91% of all loans

Loans

322

Total Amount

$64.4M

Avg Loan

$200,124

Median Loan

$50,500

SBA Guaranteed

$47.1M(73%)

Jobs Supported

2,033

5049% of all loans

Loans

33

Total Amount

$15.5M

Avg Loan

$469,667

Median Loan

$311,000

7(a) โ€” 91%504 โ€” 9%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

60

17% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$20.5M

26% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$341,222

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services64 loans
NAICS 54
$12.3M
Health Care & Social Assistance56 loans
NAICS 62
$13.1M
Other Services39 loans
NAICS 81
$12.1M
Accommodation & Food Services33 loans
NAICS 72
$13.9M
Retail Trade29 loans
NAICS 44
$9.4M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Shepherd Motorcars Corp3$4.6M
Tanphi Wellness Inc.2$4.6M
Aria Group Architects Inc.1$3.1M
Thinkbig Academy at Oak Park Llc1$2.6M
The Write People Ltd.1$2.6M
Han Joo Inc2$2.0M
Hm-opbc Llc1$1.7M
The Cat Practice1$1.4M
Dpms Medical Llc1$1.4M
Paul Ries & Sons Ii - Oak Park Inc.1$1.4M

Oak Park, IL has received 355 SBA loans totaling $79.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 322 loans (91% of the total), supporting 2,033 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 33 loans totaling $15.5M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Oak Park is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 51 loans. That works out to 66.6 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

82

Total Population

2,898,665

Avg Median Income

$93,361

Avg Home Value

-$7,753,746

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
6001829,302$85,415$302,400$1,17416.6
6006839,227$138,201$539,700$1,5117.3
6010418,390$77,270$219,300$1,2212.3
6010619,908$78,027$265,600$1,3799.3
6012647,759$143,333$527,600$1,89011.2
6013014,000$81,323$293,800$1,3522.8
6013118,059$76,404$261,800$1,0925.4
60141269$16,611N/A$5720.4
6015323,173$66,498$212,600$1,2032.8
6015416,524$103,561$297,400$1,7674.4
601557,906$59,688$240,600$1,0911.9
6016024,513$64,740$265,000$1,1944.5
601628,133$70,772$233,800$1,2653.2
601635,205$83,176$223,200$1,2921.3
6016421,248$76,483$240,400$1,1434.9
601654,504$75,165$218,300$1,2220.3
6017110,482$74,793$244,700$1,2302.3
6017611,454$67,473$276,200$1,2142.5
6018130,247$90,375$294,700$1,6196.5
603013,508$103,448$230,300$2,2950.2
6030232,589$97,414$450,700$1,3483.0
6030417,218$132,841$470,100$1,2791.6
6030511,489$148,711$676,900$1,4112.5
6040263,867$73,993$277,800$1,1685.7
6045814,153$59,443$223,800$1,2192.9
6045928,822$83,975$258,900$1,2414.2
6050111,490$62,110$227,300$1,0174.4
6051319,264$108,527$314,000$1,3343.1
6052118,097$244,318$988,000$1,9214.7
6052310,012$114,418$733,300$7768.9
6052531,453$113,718$422,500$1,47513.1
6052613,341$118,831$427,800$1,4133.9
6053410,362$63,827$243,500$1,1491.9
6054616,582$109,933$377,600$1,3314.0
6055813,353$218,839$691,300$1,9322.8
6060116,292$127,323$495,400$2,4510.4
606021,127$123,047$383,300$2,7750.1
606031,126$128,107$608,100$2,1040.1
60604653$77,806$577,700$2,5000.1
6060534,256$118,403$495,900$2,4021.4
606063,527$139,148$366,500$2,5350.2
6060730,197$126,307$494,300$2,3332.3
6060881,459$70,704$341,500$1,2086.3
6060964,268$54,142$251,600$1,0707.8
6061045,282$105,649$543,000$2,0291.1
6061136,036$124,621$608,200$2,4160.8
6061234,699$60,457$331,600$1,3303.7
6061351,334$91,351$397,800$1,6162.3
6061470,444$139,561$730,700$2,0193.2
6061654,456$77,841$387,300$1,3293.8
6061891,896$101,558$538,300$1,5345.0
6062253,696$124,852$622,900$1,9322.5
6062377,061$44,040$221,400$1,0545.4
6062435,711$32,607$223,200$1,1523.5
6062578,467$85,299$396,700$1,4553.8
60629109,292$58,813$236,300$1,1067.0
6063054,242$97,134$362,900$1,3574.7
6063130,308$117,688$431,400$1,6043.8
6063287,831$60,576$240,600$1,0577.5
6063474,418$84,997$333,900$1,2717.1
6063631,007$35,077$150,600$1,1353.9
6063858,250$89,191$283,500$1,32711.1
6063984,505$59,710$289,000$1,2125.0
6064066,884$71,030$363,300$1,3742.4
6064167,400$81,649$373,200$1,2494.0
6064221,124$141,179$604,200$2,2161.7
6064448,317$37,952$238,300$1,0963.5
6064546,856$77,126$308,200$1,4242.2
6064628,499$111,115$493,600$1,2414.4
6064785,589$102,851$557,300$1,7144.0
6065163,892$52,963$262,700$1,1863.5
6065424,303$144,831$495,900$2,5710.5
6065628,726$88,000$344,400$1,3883.2
6065771,268$109,025$534,500$1,8392.2
6065942,008$70,033$358,800$1,3912.4
6066042,750$66,206$287,500$1,2861.3
6066111,516$138,831$397,700$2,4030.3
6070624,028$85,000$347,600$1,2423.1
6070740,897$82,746$315,300$1,3093.6
6071213,179$107,950$475,400$3,5012.7
6071430,463$78,868$351,100$1,2476.3
6080483,223$68,548$236,000$1,1217.1

Oak Park, IL has 82 ZIP codes with a combined population of 2,898,665. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $93,361. The average median home value is -$7,753,746. The average median monthly rent is $1,523.

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