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Oak Park, IL vs Munster, IN

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- Munster is 0% more densely populated than Oak Park.
- People are 9.5% more likely to be married in Munster.
- The Median Age is 4.7 years older in Munster.
 Oak Park, ILMunster, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,717329,725,481
 Female Population53.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock44.638.4
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 Population - 201051,896  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock21,511285,036,114
 Population - 199053,648  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,135.193.4
 Land Area4.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Oak Park, ILMunster, INUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.5%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  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Oak Park, ILMunster, INUnited States
 White60.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.6%12.2%
 Asian5.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.7%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Oak Park, ILMunster, INUnited States
 Married Population49.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock53.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.4%50.2%
 Never Married35.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.0%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households22,793  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,23980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children38.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock56.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households9,566  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Oak Park    7 Reviews
don · Oak Park, IL
oak park cost of living - too much for retirement
Over 13 years ago

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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Anon · Oak Park, IL
Not a bad place to raise a family
Over 16 years ago

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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ASeb · Oak Park, IL
Don't believe the hype
Over 16 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 Munster    4 Reviews
Mike · Munster, IN
living in Munster
Over 13 years ago

Munster is a very nice place to live. With many parks, bike paths, and social outlets there is something for everyone. Access to Chicago and its many suburbs provides  More

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Sarah  · Munster, IN
Great Schools
Over 17 years ago

Munster has some of the best schools in the state of Indiana. Paying low property taxes compared to many other NW Indiana cities and living so close to Chicago makes   More

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STELLA · Chicago, IL
MUNSTER, IN ANYONE
Over 20 years ago

I found what seems like a nice community to raise kids - Munster, IN any comments? I have a three year old and a 6 month old. comments on  More

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