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Oak Park, IL vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- Arlington Heights is 0% more densely populated than Oak Park.
- People are 21.5% more likely to be married in Arlington Heights.
- The Median Age is 3.1 years older in Arlington Heights.
 Oak Park, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,283329,725,481
 Female Population53.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
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 Population - 201051,896  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock76,031285,036,114
 Population - 199053,648  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,655.393.4
 Land Area4.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Oak Park, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Oak Park, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 White60.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian5.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Oak Park, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Married Population49.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.4%50.2%
 Never Married35.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households22,793  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,80680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children38.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households9,566  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Oak Park    7 Reviews

We've lived in Oak Park for 25 years, raising our two children here. Now, looking ahead a few years, the Cost of Living (127), is a major factor in searching for  More

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I have grew up in the Oak Park area and have lived in other cities in the country. Oak Park is located outside of the city of Chicago. Though located reasonably  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you don't know any better you might think Oak Park is perfect. However, if you are like me and have other places as a comparison, you know better. I will say that  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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