Oak Park, Oakland County
Senior resources in Oak Park
5,108 people in Oak Park are 65 or older, 17% of the town. AgeWays serves them: meals, in-home help, caregiver support and benefits counseling.
- Agencies by town
- Repair and tax relief programs
- Pros for grab bars and ramps
The numbers
Older residents in Oak Park
Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
| Residents 65 or older | Oak Park 5,108 | What it means 17% of Oak Park, against 18% in Oakland County and 18% across the six counties. |
| Residents 75 or older | Oak Park 2,066 | What it means 40% of the town's older residents. |
| Households headed by someone 65+ | Oak Park 3,358 | What it means 2,382 own their home and 976 rent. |
| Homes built before 1960 | Oak Park 61% | What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe. |
Your agency
AgeWays serves Oak Park
AgeWays
Serves Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair and Livingston counties (with Monroe and Washtenaw). Call (800) 852-7795 to ask about meals, in-home help, caregiver support and benefits.
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Senior centers and services with a Oak Park address
Active tax-exempt groups the IRS lists at a Oak Park mailing address whose work or name is about older adults, largest reported revenue first. A mailing address is where a group gets its mail, so call ahead.
| Group | Kind of work | IRS record |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Community Hope | Kind of work Seniors | IRS record Exempt since 2014 |
Property taxes
Property tax relief for older homeowners
- Poverty exemption: Michigan law lets the local board of review exempt all or part of the taxes on a home for owners who meet income and asset rules. Apply with the Oak Park assessor at Oak Park City Hall, 14000 Oak Park Blvd, (248) 691-7400, using state Form 5737.
- Homestead Property Tax Credit: a state income tax credit that helps qualified homeowners and renters with property taxes, filed with your Michigan return.
- Principal Residence Exemption: make sure your home is listed as your principal residence, which exempts it from up to 18 mills of local school operating taxes.
- Behind on taxes? The county treasurer collects delinquent taxes and can explain payment plans before foreclosure.
Aging in place
Make the home safer and easier to use
Small changes help people stay home longer. Compare local pros and get written quotes.
Senior resources in nearby towns
- Detroit96,278 residents 65+ (15%)
- Southfield17,213 residents 65+ (23%)
- Ferndale2,277 residents 65+ (12%)
- Berkley2,120 residents 65+ (14%)
- Huntington Woods1,188 residents 65+ (19%)
- Lathrup Village1,153 residents 65+ (28%)
- Royal Oak9,015 residents 65+ (16%)
- Hazel Park1,860 residents 65+ (12%)
- Beverly Hills2,306 residents 65+ (22%)
Questions about senior resources in Oak Park
4 questions
Who is the Area Agency on Aging for Oak Park?
How many seniors live in Oak Park?
Where do Oak Park seniors apply for a poverty exemption?
What county is Oak Park in?
Need grab bars, a ramp or a safer bathroom in Oak Park?
Tell us what would make the home safer and we route it to local pros who do aging-in-place work. You choose who to hire.
Sources
- Detroit Area Agency on Aging
- The Senior Alliance
- AgeWays
- Valley Area Agency on Aging
- Lapeer County Senior Programs
- Michigan Treasury: Poverty Exemption fact sheet
- Michigan Treasury: Homestead Property Tax Credit
- Michigan 211
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, tables B01001 and B25007 (via Census Reporter)
- Internal Revenue Service, Exempt Organizations Business Master File Extract, Michigan (eo_mi.csv)
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