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Oak Park, MI: Low Cost of Living User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) The homes in Oak Park are very affordably priced. You can get a nice ranch in the very low six-figure range. It's pretty close to Detroit so keep that in mind when you're looking for a job. You might have to do a little searching to find a decent job around here. There are enough ...Read More grocery stores and general stores in the area to provide the basics but if you're looking for nice malls or outlets you might not find much.

The Detroit Zoo is here and is probably the nicest area in Oak Park. It's a fun place to go spend an afternoon. There are a couple of other public parks that I visit often with my dog as well. If you have children, you might want to consider looking elsewhere because the school system here leaves a lot to be desired. Overall it's an alright city that is easy to afford but lacks a lot of long-term opportunities. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oak Park? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      David H. Shepherd Park
      Key Park
      Seneca Pocket Park
      Lessenger Park
      Peasley Park
      Jackson Park
      Charlotte M. Rothstein Park
      Dewey Park

      Entertainment

      Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness
      Prairie Dog
      Australian Outback Adventure
      Bald Eagle
      Bison
      Wolverine
      Grizzly Bear
      Giraffe

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Scotia Stop
      Dunkin'
      Krispy Krunchy Chicken
      Subway
      Table 28
      Wildburger Detroit
      American Coney Island

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Oak Park? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Oak Park.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oak Park? The cost of living in Oak Park is 96/100 - which is 7% higher than Michigan.
      Oak Park
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oak Park? Oak Park crime rates are 2,667, which are 33% higher than Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,667 per 100k people

      17% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38  

      17% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Oak Park? The median income in Oak Park is $54,202 which is 7% higher than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $54,2022% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,9933% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Oak Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Lincoln Rx Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Oak Park home prices? Oak Park home prices are $129,800 - which is 2% higher than Michigan
      Median home value
      $129,80030% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,12318% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      12% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Oak Park have good schools? The Oak Park graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      57% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      8% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Oak Park a good place to live? Oak Park has an overall rating of 74% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      4 total surveys

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