There are 19 independent living communities serving Oak Park, Illinois. This includes 2 communities in Oak Park and 17 nearby. Independent living costs in Illinois range from about $19 up to $119 per day, with a mean expenditure running about $70. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,092 and ranges between $576 and $3,575. Annually, the mean cost is around $25,109, which is higher than the US average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Oak Park ranges from as little as $1,645 per month up to $5,033 per month. The average cost is approximately $2,692 per month, or about $32,307 annually.
Located in Cook County, Oak Park is a mid size city in the State of Illinois. It is included in the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area. The surrounding statistical area has 6,987,494 residents, but there are 51,878 living in the city limits. Those over 55 constitute 24% of the population.
The SeniorScore™ for Oak Park is 70. The city has an average per capita income of $46,000 and an average household income is $76,000 (the Illinois state average is $54,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.61% and the average home price is $346,500, which is much more than the state average of $187,500.
Oak Park has harsh mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The city gets average amounts of rain each year. Oak Park has a low crime rate, moderate water quality ratings, and very low air quality ratings in relation to other cities in the US.