$529,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,350 Sq Ft
8662 N Merrill St, Niles, IL 60714
Joanne Hronopoulos Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oak Park a good place to live?
Oak Park is a good place to live. Oak Park is considered fairly walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Oak Park is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Oak Park has 4 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 47. The average household income is $97,791 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 34.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Oak Park are home owners, with 43.5% of residents renting and 56.5% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Oak Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Oak Park neighborhood guide.
Is Oak Park, IL a safe neighborhood?
Oak Park, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Oak Park?
The median home price in Oak Park is $475,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $95,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.51%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,400 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $103K a year to afford the median home price in Oak Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Oak Park is $98K.
What are the best public schools in Oak Park?
The best public schools that serve Oak Park are:
- Maine East High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Melzer School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- Gemini Middle School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
What are the best private schools in Oak Park?
The best private schools that serve Oak Park are:
- Embers Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- St. Paul of the Cross School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Northridge Preparatory School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
What are the most popular zip codes in Oak Park, Niles, IL?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Oak Park, Niles, IL?
The most popular neighborhoods near Oak Park, Niles, IL are Grennan Heights, The Terrace, Courtland Park, Ransom Ridge and Edison Park.
