Oakland, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oakland? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mandrake Park
      Holly Playlot Park
      Williams-Davis Park
      Chamberlain Triangle Park
      Ellis Park
      Sumac Park
      Burnham Park
      Stephen A. Douglas Monument Park

      Entertainment

      Little Black Pearl Art Gallery
      South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)
      Gallery Guichard
      Harold Washington Cultural Center
      Hyde Park Art Center
      Guaranteed Rate Field
      Obama Kissing Rock
      Harper Theater

      Food & Drink

      Some Like It Black
      Just Turkey
      Mr. Captain Hook
      Wingstop
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'
      White Castle
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Oakland? Of all people who commute, 19.7% take public transportation in Oakland.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      20%

      10% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oakland? The cost of living in Oakland is 119/100 - which is 24% higher than Illinois.
      Oakland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oakland? Oakland crime rates are 7,042, which are 247% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      7,042 per 100k people

      209% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      209% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Oakland? The median income in Oakland is $43,288 which is 27% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $43,28822% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,1642% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      14%

      206% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Oakland a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Thorek Memorial Hospital
      La Rabida Children's Hospital
      Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
      Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
      Ascension Saint Mary Hospital
      Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
      Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville (formerly Methodist Hospital of Chicago)
      Loretto Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug

      Doctors

      AMITA Sage Medical Group
      Crystal Optical
      Athletico Physical Therapy
      Physicians Immediate Care
      Town & Country Pediatrics
      Dr. Kenneth Brocker
      Dr. Spencer & Dr. Blount-Odum
      Dr. Wanda Sygieda

      B Housing

      What are Oakland home prices? Oakland home prices are $342,700 - which is 96% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $342,70086% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76519% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      32%

      49% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Oakland have good schools? The Oakland graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      23%

      52% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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