Washington County Profile

Oak Park Heights

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Oak Park Heights is 4,750. The population is expected to shrink to 4,727 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.10%.

The median age of Oak Park Heights residents is 55.

The diversity index of Oak Park Heights is 35.3, meaning that there is a 35% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Oak Park Heights is $95,144 and projected to be $105,723 in 2031. Per capita income is $46,668, projected to be $52,532 in 2031. 3.77% of households – 179 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,138,544 and the average disposable income is $71,124.

There are 2,482 housing units in Oak Park Heights; 1,085 are owner-occupied, 1,218 are rented, and 179 are vacant. The average home value is $450,910, with 470 homes built in 2010 or later, and 269 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 300 businesses in Oak Park Heights, employing 4,988 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,799 age 16 and above. 512 workers commute into Oak Park Heights from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

1,178 residents both live and work in/around Oak Park Heights. The average travel time is 23.8 minutes. 12.31% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.38% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,242 drive alone, 114 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 146 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 297 residents work from home.

889 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 560 have associates degrees, 835 have bachelor’s degrees, and 709 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09