Oak Park

Welcome to Oak Park

A peaceful and private community

Spacious and inviting, Oak Park is a quiet residential area with the ideal touch of commercial and business developments. Outdoor enthusiasts will thrive in Oak Park, with an abundance of walking and biking trails in and around the city. There are also many beautiful parks, perfect for families with young children who need to burn off some energy. When you want to go out on the town, however, there's plenty to satisfy, with many fantastic shopping and dining options around Oak Park.

What to Love

A wide variety of architecture
Scenic mountain views and hiking trails
Quiet and peaceful
Great schools

Local Lifestyle

As a highly-desired residential community, people head to Oak Park to get away from it all while still enjoying the best that the surrounding cities and towns have to offer. There's a wide variety of architecture on display to suit every lifestyle, from luxury condominiums and modern apartments to spacious single-family dwellings and mansions with all the latest amenities. Those who love a nature-focused lifestyle will love Oak Park, with many biking trails and expansive mountain views.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

There are plenty of fabulous dining options in and around Oak Park, whether you are craving hand-tossed pizza or homestyle breakfast food. Margaritas Mexican Grill is where the locals go to indulge in delicious Tex-Mex food, along with tasty margaritas and beer, while Tony's Pizza and Pasta serves residents of Oak Park and the surrounding areas with fresh pizza and other comfort food staples.

Breakfast Cafe serves up a lot more than just handcrafted breakfast entrees. This casual, relaxing spot also features fantastic menu items like sandwiches, fresh salads, and other American-inspired bites.

Things to Do

Oak Canyon Community Park is the perfect spot to enjoy a fun afternoon with the whole family. The park features a playground, a duck pond, a dog park, a splash pad, and lots of green space to throw a frisbee or relax and have a picnic. Chaparral Park is another popular place, with a playground, picnic tables, and barbecue spaces.

If nature is the name of the game, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is one of the most popular attractions in the Oak Park area. This massive natural space includes more than 500 acres of hiking and biking trails, including both flat and mountainous areas, along with some of the best views around. There are plenty of spaces to stop and enjoy a picnic as well. Make sure to bring along a good camera to capture some of the incredible views you will see on your trek.

Young residents and visitors will have a blast at Kids World Family Fun Center, an indoor amusement center that’s a paradise of fun for the whole family, including a huge indoor playground and an exciting arcade.

Schools

Oak Park is served by the Oak Park Unified School District.

Oak Park High School, Grades 9-12, a prestigious school that features several celebrity alums

Overview for Oak Park, CA

21,569 people live in Oak Park, where the median age is 33.6 and the average individual income is $23,696.56. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,569

TOTAL POPULATION

33.6 YEARS

MEDIAN AGE

HIGH

POPULATION DENSITY

$23,696.56

AVERAGE INDIVIDUAL INCOME

Demographics and Employment Data for Oak Park, CA

Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 21,569 people call Oak Park home. The population density is 6,978.18 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,569

TOTAL POPULATION

HIGH

POPULATION DENSITY

33.6

MEDIAN AGE

49.96 / 50.04%

MEN VS WOMEN

POPULATION BY AGE GROUP

0-9: 12.39%

0-9 Years

10-17: 9.3%

10-17 Years

18-24: 13.77%

18-24 Years

25-64: 50.48%

25-64 Years

65-74: 8.71%

65-74 Years

75+: 5.35%

75+ Years

EDUCATION LEVEL

19% Less Than 9th Grade

22% Associate Degree

59% Bachelor Degree

Schools in Oak Park, CA

All (4)

Primary Schools (2)

Mixed Schools (2)

The following schools are within or nearby Oak Park. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Oak Park Elementary

2606 54th St., San Diego, CA, 92105

Public

K - 5th

Carver Elementary

3251 Juanita St., San Diego, CA, 92105

Public

K - 5th

Tabernacle Christian Academy

1765 Pentecost Way, San Diego, CA, 92105

Private

PreK - 12th