OAK PARK, A CITY IN A VILLAGE Oak Park is located in Cook County, just 8 miles west of the Loop. Oak Park Homes for Sale When I am asked to describe Oak Park I characterize it as an urban suburban neighborhood.  The population of 53,000 lives in a 4.5 mile square area.  Housing includes stately mansions, charming Victorians as well as many multi unit rental and condominium units. Approximately half of the housing supply is multi-family; that is, apartments, townhomes, condominiums and two-four unit buildings. Prices range from below $90,000 for a studio or one bedroom condo to over $2,000,000 for a unique, architecturally significant mansion. Want to know more about the current housing market in Oak Park? Email me at: afoxmac@aol.com About Oak Park, Illinois Home to Frank Lloyd Wright´s home and studio as well as the birthplace and boyhood home of Ernest Hemingway, Oak Park has a long reputation for vibrant living and progressive ideas. Oak Park is proud of its national reputation as a forerunner in racial and ethnic diversity in a community that works.  There are three trains that service commuters who work in downtown Chicago.  As a result, Oak Park is attractive to young families and singles moving from Chicago to a less congested area where backyards and parks are standard. Oak Park Schools Long known for its excellent school system, Oak Park works hard at innovative instructional programs and creative challenges.  Oak Park River Forest High School accommodates students from both communities and has earned a reputation for excellence in academics, music, sports and service. Private schools include Fenwick High School, a co-ed college preparatory school and three Catholic Elementary schools as well as several Montessori academies.