Oak Forest, IL

Living in Oak Forest

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 41
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 60
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Affordability 42
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Public Safety 51
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 63
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Schools 2
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Oak Forest, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Oak Forest, IL

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St Christopher School
2 miles, NE
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St George School
3 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Oak Forest, IL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Oak Forest, IL

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Airports

Airports near Oak Forest, IL

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