Living in Level Park-Oak Park, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Level Park-Oak Park · Census data 2020–2024
Level Park-Oak Park has 3,488 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $70,652 (3% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $124,500, the median rent is $1,307/month.
Level Park-Oak Park at a glance
- Population
- 3,488
- Median age
- 37.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $70,652State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $124,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,307/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 94.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Level Park-Oak Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Michigan median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Level Park-Oak Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Level Park-Oak Park the median home value is $124,500, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,307 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,120 a month in housing costs.
Level Park-Oak Park median household income
The median household income in Level Park-Oak Park is $70,652 and the income per person is $31,904. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Level Park-Oak Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,392
- Owner-occupied
- 94.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.2%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.57
Level Park-Oak Park demographics
- Population
- 3,488
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 1,358
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Level Park-Oak Park ›
Education in Level Park-Oak Park
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Level Park-Oak Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Level Park-Oak Park
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Level Park-Oak Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level Park-Oak Park | 3,488 | $70,652 | $124,500 | $1,307 |
| Springfield | 5,269 | $44,808 | $110,800 | $864 |
| Augusta | 776 | $59,500 | $140,600 | $748 |
| Battle Creek | 52,374 | $55,693 | $141,900 | $957 |
| South Gull Lake | 1,801 | $188,750 | — | $335 |
| Hickory Corners | 196 | $98,397 | $273,400 | — |
| Brownlee Park | 1,661 | $31,969 | $83,700 | $591 |
| Galesburg | 2,023 | $52,153 | $120,800 | $903 |
| Richland | 1,098 | $95,104 | $289,300 | $1,375 |
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What is the median household income in Level Park-Oak Park, MI?
The median household income in Level Park-Oak Park is $70,652, 3% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Level Park-Oak Park?
The median home value in Level Park-Oak Park is $124,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Level Park-Oak Park?
The median gross rent in Level Park-Oak Park is $1,307 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Level Park-Oak Park, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 12.3%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in Level Park-Oak Park?
The median age in Level Park-Oak Park is 37.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Level Park-Oak Park?
The average commute to work in Level Park-Oak Park is 20 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Level Park-Oak Park?
The unemployment rate in Level Park-Oak Park is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Level Park-Oak Park?
14.9% of adults in Level Park-Oak Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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