Oak Park
Neighborhood in Niles, Illinois
Cook County 60714
$456,250
Average Value
$327
Average Price per Sq Ft
Midcentury homes from Ottawa to Ozark
Oak Park is a residential community offering both single-family homes and apartments for rent. Midcentury ranch-styles line streets like Ozark, Overhill and Ottawa. Tree-lined sidewalks pass square lawns and paved driveways, leading to detached garages. Despite being so close to the active intersection of Dempster Street and Milwaukee Avenue, the neighborhood retains a CAP Index crime score of 2, compared to the national average of 4. “From a price standpoint, Niles is pretty affordable overall,” Genyk says, explaining the appeal of the northwest Chicago suburb. Prices in Oak Park, specifically, range between $350,000 to $470,000, on par with its surrounding neighborhoods.
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Free concerts & a butterfly garden at Oak Park
Notre Dame College Prep’s ball fields and green space are considered private grounds, so many residents head a block south to Oak Park instead. A walking path on the park’s perimeter encircles a playground, butterfly garden and ball fields. Residents can even break out their lawn chairs for the park’s free concert series, held on Friday nights from July to August. Miami Woods, a 113-acre nature preserve on the North Branch Chicago River, offers more immersive outdoor recreation. Woodlands and prairies yield to the North Branch Trail, which features paved and unpaved sections for biking and hiking. Guests can take the trail 1.5 miles north into Wayside Woods to find picnic groves and a more comprehensive network of unpaved trails by the water.
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Notre Dame College Prep ranks No. 7 in Illinois
Oak Park students attend East Maine School District 63, beginning at V.H. Nelson Elementary School. With a B on Niche, Nelson boasts an active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that facilitates events throughout the year, including a Fall Fest and book fair. Gemini Middle School earns a B-plus on Niche. As the district’s only intermediate institution, the school integrates elementary students across the Niles area.As for high school, Oak Park families are within a 2-mile radius of public and private options. Maine East High School, located in Park Ridge, is part of Maine Township High School District 207. With an A on Niche, Maine East offers 18 Advanced Placement courses and dual-credit opportunities through Oakton College, 4 miles up the road. Notre Dame College Prep is an all-boys Catholic school on Ozark Avenue. Part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago, the institution earns an A-minus on Niche and ranks No. 7 in the state for all-male private high schools.
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St. Haralambos’ Big Greek Food Fest highlights pastries & dancing
Beyond walkable free concerts at Oak Park, Niles is known to host a variety of events within a few miles of the neighborhood. At the end of each school year, District 63 throws an Education Foundation Fun Fest & Carnival at Golf Mill Park. Food vendors and games pair with festive carnival rides for the whole family to celebrate the start of summer break. In July, the village’s Independence Day parade actually begins at Notre Dame College Prep on Ozark Avenue. Residents of Oak Park can watch from their front yards as floats pass through on their way to Grennan Heights Park, about a mile south. Later that month, St. Haralambos Orthodox Church hosts its annual Big Greek Food Fest. Homemade meals and pastries accompany traditional Greek music and dancing, along with ornate church tours and a grand raffle at the weekend’s end.
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The Skokie Swift L train heads toward Downtown Chicago
Most residents in Oak Park are car-dependent, but Ozark Avenue and Dempster Street still provide Pace Suburban bus stops for those who need it. Milwaukee Avenue and Dempster are both considered major thoroughfares in Niles, the latter housing the nearest emergency room just 2 miles west: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Chicago commuters can drive 20 miles south on Interstate 94 or catch the Metra at Morton Grove station on Lehigh Avenue. Alternatively, L train devotees will find their nearest stop 4 miles west at Oakton-Skokie, home of the “Skokie Swift” yellow line. The route ends at Howard station, where riders can then transfer to the purple line express or red line. Both head south to The Loop. Regardless of preference, both Metra and L trains will take an hour to reach Downtown Chicago. Out-of-state travelers typically fly out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 8 miles south.International eats & markets along Milwaukee Avenue
International shopping and dining options flood Milwaukee Avenue, from Niles Polish Deli to Mango Restaurant, a walkable Mediterranean spot with a hookah bar. Golf Mill Shopping Center, which is slated for demolition in 2025 before undergoing a $440 million rebuild, sits less than a mile up the road. Set for completion in 2027, the new site will retain a few of its current tenants including Target, Burlington and Ulta. Residents can grab groceries from a handful of options across the street, including Fresh Farms International Market, Walmart Supercenter and Patel Brothers, an Indian grocer selling fresh bread and imported goods. Locally owned restaurants fill in the gaps, like Mykonos Greek Restaurant. Inside, blue and white décor pairs with authentic Grecian recipes that have served the Niles community since 1981. “The diversity is a great, positive thing,” Genyk says. “Niles itself, Skokie, Lincolnwood, they’re all truly inclusive so you’ll see a decent amount of restaurants and places of worship for many backgrounds.”Oak Park residents may also head south on Milwaukee Avenue for Jewel-Osco or Jerry’s Fruit & Garden, a longstanding market that serves a wide variety of fresh produce. Patrons can shop everything from Honeycrisp apples to cilantro, dragon fruit and daikon. Others may flock to Dempster Street for broader options like Tony’s Fresh Market or Home Depot.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Christine Sarantakis
Christine Sarantakis
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(630) 426-7913
48 Total Sales
1 in Oak Park
$341,000 Price
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Romulus Olariu
Romulus Olariu
Responds QuicklyRoyal Service Realty CMP
(224) 571-9266
136 Total Sales
1 in Oak Park
$510,000 Price
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Missy Jerfita
Missy Jerfita
Responds QuicklyCompass
(224) 808-4889
325 Total Sales
1 in Oak Park
$395,000 Price
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Dan Cuckovic
Dan Cuckovic
Responds QuicklyEnterprise Realty Brokers Inc
(708) 905-4793
73 Total Sales
1 in Oak Park
$350,000 Price
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Stephanie Englund Siegel
Stephanie Englund Siegel
Responds QuicklyCompass
(773) 906-7027
116 Total Sales
1 in Oak Park
$200,000 Price
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Gayle Stellas
Gayle Stellas
Responds QuicklyBaird & Warner
(630) 626-8270
73 Total Sales
1 in Oak Park
$288,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Linne Woods Forest Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Picnic Area
Grennan Heights Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Oak Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Miami Woods
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oak Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oak Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oak Park, Niles sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Oak Park, Niles over the last 12 months is $507,500, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$495,000
Median Sale Price
$507,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$507,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$327
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
312
Median Year Built
1959
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,282
Median Age
47
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,438
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,791
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.1%
College Graduates
34.4%
Advanced Degrees
4.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Chesterfield Gardens
Northwest Chicago suburb with great schools and nearby amenities
Emerson Place
A Niles address with access to highly-rated Park Ridge schools
Grennan Heights
Northwestern Chicago suburb community with convenient travel options
The Terrace
Convenient Niles suburb bordered to the north by Dempster Street
Washington Park
Townhomes and houses overlooking Niles's new mall
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