Oak Park

Cook County (Inner-ring suburb) • Population: 52,000

About Oak Park

Oak Park is a architecturally significant inner-ring suburb famous for Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio. This diverse, progressive community offers urban amenities with suburban benefits—walkable streets, excellent transit, great restaurants, and strong schools. It's where Chicago meets suburbia in the best way.

Best For

Architecture and design enthusiasts
Families seeking diversity and walkability
Chicago workers wanting short commutes
Those valuing progressive community values

Things to Do in Oak Park

Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

Tour the birthplace of Prairie architecture.

Unity Temple

UNESCO World Heritage Site designed by Wright.

Downtown Oak Park

Walkable shopping and dining district.

Austin Gardens

Concert venue and community gathering space.

Neighborhoods

Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District

Concentration of Wright-designed homes.

Downtown

Walkable with restaurants and shops.

South Oak Park

More affordable, diverse.

Quick Facts

Median Home Price: $425,000
Average Rent (1BR): $1,400
Transit: Green and Blue CTA Lines
Commute to Loop: 20-25 minutes

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