Forest Park, IL

Living in Forest Park

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Bikeability 83
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Walkability 79
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Commute 21
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Public Transit 87
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Affordability 48
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Public Safety 23
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 34
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Colleges 36
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Schools 8
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forest Park, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forest Park, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Forest Park, IL

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Elmhurst College
7 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest Park, IL

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Riveredge Hospital
1 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Forest Park, IL

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