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Oak Park, MI

Oak Park is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit, Oak Park borders Detroit to the north, roughly 14 miles (22.5 km) northwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 29,560.

This area was designated as within Royal Oak Township; it was first settled by European Americans in 1840 but remained sparsely populated for many decades following. The first major housing development was constructed in 1914 at the time of World War I when the township sold land to the Majestic Land Company to be developed as the Oak Park subdivision. The subdivision was incorporated as a village on May 3, 1927. Two petition drives during the Great Depression to dissolve the village government and return it to the township, citing the "excessively high cost of village government," failed in 1931 and 1933. The village was incorporated as a city on October 29, 1945, following the end of World War II.

Stimulated by the GI Bill which aided veterans in buying new housing, highways to improve commuting, and planned developments in the late 1950s, Oak Park from 1950 to 1960 was named "America's Fastest Growing City". Its population increased sevenfold, from 5,000 to more than 36,000. Much of its population was second and third-generation children of European immigrants who had settled in Detroit in the early 20th century. These included many Jewish Americans, many of whom are of the Orthodox faith. Major civic improvements in this period included the construction of an outdoor swimming pool and an ice rink in Major Park (now known as Shepherd Park, after former mayor David Shepherd, but long known informally as Oak Park Park).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.16 square miles (13.36 km2), all of it land. Oak Park is adjacent to the cities of Detroit to the south, Southfield to the west, Pleasant Ridge, Ferndale, and Royal Oak Township to the east, Huntington Woods to the northeast, and Berkley to the north. Oak Park is bordered to the south by 8 Mile Road (M-102), to the north by 11 Mile Road, to the Northeast by Coolidge Highway and 10 Mile Road/I-696, to the west by Greenfield Road, to the east by Sherman Street and Forest Street, and the southeast by 9 Mile Road, Republic Street, Northend Avenue, and Meyers Avenue.

Oak Park places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Oak Park Fitness Center features modern exercise equipment, personal training services, and a range of group fitness classes suitable for all fitness levels. In Harmony Yoga & Wellness offers a tranquil space for yoga practice, with classes designed to improve flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. Oak Park Family Chiropractic focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with a comprehensive range of chiropractic services. Planet Fitness promotes a judgment-free environment with a wide array of exercise equipment and group fitness classes. Oak Park Parks and Recreation Department organizes outdoor activities, walking trails, and community sports programs that encourage an active lifestyle. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training. 

The top sites in Oak Park, MI: David H Shepherd Park, Detroit Zoo, and Star Dream Sculpture.

Population: 29,108 (2022). ZIP Code: 48237. Area codes: 248, 947. Elevation: 666 ft (203 m). Area: 5.15 sq mi (13.33 km2).

FAQs

What are the demographics of Oak Park, MI?

Oak Park is a city located in Oakland County Michigan. Oak Park has a 2024 population of 28,856. Oak Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,523 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oak Park was Black or African American: 53.28%, White: 36.2%, Two or more races: 5.71% Asian: 2.51%, Other race: 2.1%, Native American: 0.1%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Is Oak Park, MI a good place to live?

Oak Park is in Oakland County. Living in Oak Park offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Oak Park, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Oak Park and residents tend to be liberal.

Is Oak Park, MI expensive?

Oak Park, Illinois's cost of living is 30% higher than the national average. Oak Park's housing expenses are 109% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 3% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 25% higher than the national average. Oak Park has grocery prices that are 5% higher than the national average. Healthcare in Oak Park is 13% higher than the national average.

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Wikipedia

City of Oak Park

Payscale

Niche

World Population Review

David H Shepherd Park

Detroit Zoo

Star Dream Sculpture

Oak Park Fitness Center

In Harmony Yoga & Wellness

Oak Park Family Chiropractic

Planet Fitness

Oak Park Parks and Recreation Department

Anytime Fitness

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