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Forest Park, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
14,000
Population
5,833/sq mi density
$81,323
Median Income
$55,165 per capita
$293,800
Home Value
$269,282 Zillow
$1,352
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
436
Violent Crime/100K
4,149 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$81,323 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$293,800 home value, $1,352/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
436 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$293,800
4% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,352/mo
16% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.6%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,094
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$293,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$269,282
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median List Price
$324,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.6%
Owner-Occupied
46.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,352/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,633/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
68 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
15
Price Drops
12.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$243
Active Inventory
49
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
53.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $293,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,282 |
| Median Sale Price | $375,000 |
| Median List Price | $324,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $243 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,352 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,633 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 68 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.2% |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Active Inventory | 49 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $243 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,094 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |