At a Glance
Median Income
$81,323
$55,165 per capita
Home Value
$293,800
Zillow: $269,282
Median Rent
$1,352/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
436/100K
4,149/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.8%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Forest Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest Park residents earn a median household income of $81,323 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,165. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Park is $293,800 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,282. Median rent is $1,352/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Forest Park reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,149/100K. The murder rate is 7.3/100K.
Education
49.8% of adults in Forest Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Park has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14,000
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density5,833/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,323
Per Capita$55,165
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$293,800
Rent$1,352
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$269,282
Housing Units8,094
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent436/100K
Property4,149/100K
Murder7.3/100K
Assault196/100K
Burglary480/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation621 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.8%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Forest Park was founded in 1907.
The median home in Forest Park was built in 1953.
10.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.
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