Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Oak Park

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median household income in Oak Park is $71,510 per year, and the median gross rent is $1,396 per month. About 37% of residents rent their homes, meaning income-based and HUD-assisted housing can be a meaningful resource for a significant share of the community.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Oak Park Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 402 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Oak Park have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Oak Park

According to Walk Score, the area around Oak Park's assisted properties has a Walk Score of 39 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 35. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and trips are likely to require a car.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 12 public schools across 4 districts serve Oak Park, including 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Oak Park, MI

The median household income in Oak Park is $71,510 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent across all rentals in the city is $1,396 per month, per the same source.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing ties rent to your household income rather than market rates, which can make a meaningful difference for renters in Oak Park. Lease Lantern lists 5 affordable properties covering 436 units in the city.

Environmental Exposure

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Oak Park have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure here is low based on available data.