Park Forest, IL
Living in Park Forest
Bikeability55
Walkability31
Commute23
Public Transit62
Affordability63
Public Safety40
Airports86
Hospitals45
Colleges62
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Schools1
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Residents
22kPopulation-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
$54kMedian 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
$74kMedian Home Value-$38k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian 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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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Park Forest, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Park Forest, IL
South Suburban Christian School
1 miles, E
South Suburban Sda Christian School
1 miles, E
Homewood Christian Academy
2 miles, N
Nazarene Nursery School & Kindergarten
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Park Forest, IL
Governors State University
3 miles, SW
Purdue University Northwest
13 miles, NE
Trinity Christian College
14 miles, N
Saint Xavier University
16 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Park Forest, IL
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
6 miles, N
Franciscan Health Dyer
8 miles, E
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
9 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Park Forest, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
21 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
36 miles, N
South Bend International Airport
72 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
88 miles, NW