Forest Park, IL
Living in Forest Park
Bikeability
83
Walkability
79
Commute
21
Public Transit
87
Affordability
48
Public Safety
23
Airports
95
Hospitals
34
Colleges
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
8
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
14k
Population
-355 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
50%
College-Educated
+11% (2010–19)
45%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black28%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate17%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$63k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
35 mi
Average Commute
81%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Sales and office24%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van68%
Public transportation21%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$234k
Median Home Value
+$9.6k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$967
Median Monthly Rent
+$156 (2010–19)
47%
Owner-Occupied
+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached25%
Multiple units10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
LP gas2%
Utility gas64%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Park
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Forest Park
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (76%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
Dec | 29 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Park
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Park, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Park, IL
Montessori Language Academy
1 miles, NE
Children's School of Oak Park
1 miles, SE
West Suburban Montessori School
1 miles, E
Ascension Elementary School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Park, IL
Concordia University-Chicago
2 miles, N
Dominican University
2 miles, N
Elmhurst College
7 miles, W
Resurrection University
7 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Park, IL
Riveredge Hospital
1 miles, W
Rush Oak Park Hospital
1 miles, NE
John J Madden Mental Health Center
1 miles, NW
Loyola University Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Forest Park, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
7 miles, SE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
9 miles, NW
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
70 miles, W
General Mitchell International Airport
75 miles, N