Oak Park, Michigan · ZIP 48237

Oak Park — ZIP 48237

Oak Park (48237) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Michigan. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $240K.

Overall NeighborScore

DBelow Average

Tap a tab to compare 48237 against its city, state, or the nation.

Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index46/100

Avg math proficiency13%

Avg reading proficiency22%

Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$240K

Median rent$1,445/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Huntington Woods, MichiganHuntington WoodsZIP 48070

80▲35 vs here

Pleasant Ridge, MichiganPleasant RidgeZIP 48069

75▲30 vs here

Southfield, MichiganSouthfieldZIP 48075

37▼8 vs here

Lathrup Village, MichiganLathrup VillageZIP 48076

76▲31 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$240K

Median Rent

$1,445/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,833

Violent Crime

2,384

Property Crime

10,449

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Oakland County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

	Grades
Norup International School	KG–08	672	47%	57%
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus	KG–06	501	20%	39%
Pepper Elementary School	PK–05	416	17%	22%
Oak Park Preparatory Academy	06–08	707	7%	17%
Key Elementary School	PK–05	516	5%	11%
Oak Park Service Learning Academy OPSLA	PK–08	212	5%	5%
Einstein Elementary School	PK–05	387	4%	12%
Oak Park High School	09–12	798	3%	12%
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus	KG–03	517	Not reported	Not reported
Lessenger Early Childhood Center	PK–KG	54	Not reported	Not reported
CASA	09–12	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

29,370

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

38.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48237 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 48237 has a school score of 46/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48237 is approximately $240K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 48237 in Oak Park has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.