Park Forest, IL

Living in Park Forest

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 31
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 62
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 86
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 62
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Schools 1
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Residents

22k Population -767 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black66%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate25%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$5.6k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office23%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation7%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$74k Median Home Value -$38k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$293 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached22%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195948%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas90%

Crime

Violent Crime in Park Forest

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Park Forest

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (76%)(21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump18%

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 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Park Forest

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding78
Tornado17
Coastal Flooding10
Blizzard3
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