Oak Forest, IL
Living in Oak Forest
Bikeability
49
Walkability
41
Commute
25
Public Transit
60
Affordability
42
Public Safety
51
Airports
94
Hospitals
25
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
2
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
28k
Population
-68 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
32%
College-Educated
+12% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black6%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate27%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$77k
Median Household Income
+$5.7k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office24%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation7%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$194k
Median Home Value
-$27k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$996
Median Monthly Rent
+$173 (2010–19)
76%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K26%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas94%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oak Forest
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Oak Forest
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 2 | 11 |
Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
Dec | 28 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oak Forest
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oak Forest, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oak Forest, IL
Trinity Lutheran School
2 miles, W
St Christopher School
2 miles, NE
Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center
3 miles, SW
St George School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Oak Forest, IL
Trinity Christian College
5 miles, N
Saint Xavier University
7 miles, N
Chicago State University
11 miles, NE
Governors State University
11 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oak Forest, IL
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
4 miles, SE
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
5 miles, E
Metrosouth Medical Center
5 miles, NE
Palos Community Hospital
5 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Oak Forest, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
12 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
27 miles, N
South Bend International Airport
74 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
80 miles, NW